St. Paul public meetings in 2023

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over orders for structure razing or rehabilitation at two properties. The body will also review findings on nuisance abatements and several appeals regarding summary and vehicle abatement orders.

• Razing/removal order for structures at 594 Brunson Street
• Rehabilitation or razing order for 195 Goodrich Avenue
• Nuisance abatement finding for 792 Rose Avenue East
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 265 Page Street West
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 1947 Lincoln Avenue

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is reviewing several items, including a new ordinance to establish a local sales and use tax. The council will also consider various city assessments for services like property clean-up and tree removal, as well as several mayoral appointments to local boards.

• Ordinance adding a Local Sales and Use Tax to the Legislative Code
• Library budget reallocation of $418,000 within its 2023 accounting units
• Liquor license application for Gather Eatery & Bar at 857 Grand Avenue
• $87,949 funding amendment for the Prospect Park play area project
• Settlement agreement between the City and Markeeta Johnson-Blakney

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters including the ratification of appealed special tax assessments and various building orders. The agenda includes discussions on remove/repair orders, summary abatement appeals, and vacant building registrations.

• Remove/Repair Order for 378 Sims Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties on Minnehaha Avenue East, Sims Avenue, Sherburne Avenue, and Juliet Avenue
• Special Tax Assessment for property at 643 Elfelt Street regarding tree abatement
• Appeal of a Summary Abatement Order for 1386 Furness Parkway
• Appeal of a Vacant Building Registration Notice for 770 Fourth Street East

Licensing Hearing

The Saint Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Habanero Tacos Mexican Grill & Bar Crop. The application was submitted by owner Marcos Munoz.

• Class N License Application for Habanero Tacos Mexican Grill & Bar Crop

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will review a license application summary for Pristine Motors LLC. The agenda also includes documentation related to Public Works Encroachment Permit #21-1027.

• License application summary for Pristine Motors LLC (ID#20230002076)
• Public Works Encroachment Permit #21-1027

Organizational Committee

The St. Paul Organizational Committee is meeting to receive an update regarding the SPRCPH opioid response. The agenda contains no other substantive discussion items beyond roll call and adjournment.

• SR 23-237 Opioid Response Update

City Council

The Saint Paul City Council is reviewing several financial actions including budget amendments for water, police, fire, and public works departments. The agenda includes significant housing development financing for the Marshall Avenue Flats Project and various neighborhood grant programs.

• Marshall Avenue Flats Project: $2,600,000 HOME loan, $2,547,408 SLFRF loan, and $600,000 Metropolitan Council LCDA TOD Grant
• Transfer of $2,547,408 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Marshall Avenue Housing project
• Initiation of a zoning study regarding adult-use cannabis
• Proposed ordinance to reduce Tobacco Shop Licenses from 150 to 100
• Proposed ordinance allowing micro-unit dwellings as an accessory use to religious institutions

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss several housing and redevelopment projects, including loan recommendations for the Marshall Avenue Flats. The meeting also includes discussions on tax increment financing districts and property acquisitions for Highway 61 improvements.

• Loan recommendations totaling over $5.7 million for the Marshall Avenue Flats at 1606 Marshall Ave
• A proposed $440,000 tax increment financing loan for a project at 576 Front Ave
• A proposed $70,000 business assistance loan for 965 Arcade St
• Property acquisitions for the MnDOT Highway 61 (Arcade Street) Improvement Project
• Public hearing regarding the sale of a vacant lot at 126 Winnipeg Avenue

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is reviewing resolutions related to a legal settlement and subsequent budget increases. The agenda also includes contracts for the downtown St. Paul Tunnel and Shaft Repair Project and water tower reconditioning. Additionally, the board will review agreements with MnDOT regarding water system work.

• Budget amendment for increased spending due to a legal settlement agreement
• Professional services contract for downtown St. Paul Tunnel and Shaft Repair Project
• MnDOT agreements for water system work and hydrant relocation
• Engineering services for reconditioning elevated water towers
• Contract amendment for water service with the University of Minnesota

Library Board

The Library Board will review a resolution to adopt the 2024 budget and request property tax financing. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a policy for patron debt forgiveness for 2023.

• Resolution 23-1853: Adopting 2024 Budget and requesting property tax financing
• Resolution 23-1768: Library debt write off for 2023
• Approval of November 1, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several administrative actions including budget amendments for the Department of Public Works and CDBG project funding. The agenda includes numerous resolutions to approve city costs for services like demolition, tree removal, and garbage collection through property assessments. Additionally, the council will consider grant applications, professional service agreements, and various business license approvals.

• Amending 2023 spending budget for Department of Public Works Sewers Utility Fund
• CDBG funding for 977 Payne Ave (East Side Arts Council) and 959 Arcade (Far East Bar Restaurant)
• Approval of various property assessments for demolition, tree removal, and garbage collection
• Application for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services 2024 Private Property Inflow & Infiltration Grant Program
• Acceptance of a $926.00 donation from the Blaine Police Department Explorer Post to the Saint Paul Police Department

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA will discuss the final 2024 budget and the certification of the 2024 HRA property tax levy. The meeting also includes staff updates regarding the Housing Trust Fund and the Fair Housing Work Group.

• Resolution approving the final 2024 HRA budget and certifying the 2024 property tax levy
• Housing Trust Fund update
• Fair Housing Work Group update

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters including the ratification of appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes appeals for vehicle abatement, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 1008 Carroll Avenue, 276 Exchange Street South, 410 Van Dyke Street, 46 Front Avenue, 1470 Kent Street, 344 Wabasha Street North, 751 Oakdale Avenue, 437 Stryker Avenue, 892 Fourth Street East, 1340 Payne Avenue, and 261 Sidney Street East
• Finding on substantial nuisance abatements for 1457 Third Street East
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building fees, securing/boarding fees, certificate of occupancy fees, and inspection/abatement services
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order at 879 Thomas Avenue
• Appeal of a vacant building registration notice and summary abatement order at 494 Edmund Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a final public hearing regarding the proposed 2024 budget and tax levy. The session includes a Truth in Taxation presentation and several scheduled public comments.

• PH 23-5 Final Hearing on the proposed 2024 Budget and Tax Levy
• 2024 Truth in Taxation Presentation

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review staff and resident survey responses from November 29, 2023. The agenda includes a study update on PED and a brief update regarding funding for the Parks and Libraries study.

• Introduction of new Community Advisor Jeremy Lostetter
• Study Update - PED
• Brief Update on Parks and Libraries study discussion regarding funding

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings involving property maintenance and safety. These include orders for structure rehabilitation or removal, correction notice appeals, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Remove/Repair Orders for 1726 Fourth Street East
• Remove/Repair Orders for 1971 Nortonia Avenue
• Remove/Repair Orders for 455 Robert Street South
• Remove/Repair Orders for 1213 Woodbridge Street
• Remove/Repair Orders for 975 Reaney Avenue

Legislative Hearings

The hearing will consider ratifying or deleting several special tax assessments for various properties. It also includes reviews of appeals related to vehicle abatement orders and fire certificate of occupancy deficiencies.

• Ratification/deletion of special tax assessments for properties on Minnehaha Ave E, Mississippi River Blvd N, Van Dyke St, Wilson Ave, and Case Ave
• Ratification of property clean up and abatement service assessments from July to August 2023
• Appeal of a summary abatement order at 1322 Sherburne Avenue
• Appeal regarding fire certificate of occupancy deficiencies at 1120 Beech Street

City Council

The City Council will canvass the returns of the November 7, 2023, General Election. The agenda also includes ordinances to reduce tobacco shop licenses and allow micro-unit dwellings at religious institutions. Additionally, the council will review updates for the Kellogg/Third Street Bridge Project.

• Reducing Tobacco Shop Licenses from 150 to 100
• Applying for up to $219,070 for the Fish Hatchery Trail project
• Designating 402 Hall Avenue as a Heritage Preservation Site
• Overpass agreements with BNSF and Union Pacific railroads for the Kellogg/Third Street Bridge Project
• $30,000 grant for Emergency Management training and equipment

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the proposed 2024 budget for Emergency Management. The committee will also review the proposed 2024 budget for the RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority.

• SR 23-231 Emergency Management Proposed 2024 Budget
• SR 23-232 RiverCentre Convention and Visitors Authority Proposed 2024 Budget
• 23-008 RCVA Resolution Approving 2024 Annual Budget

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters regarding property maintenance and compliance. These include orders for structure rehabilitation or removal, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals of vacant building registration requirements.

• Remove/repair orders for 1971 Nortonia Avenue
• Remove/repair orders for 378 Sims Avenue
• Nuisance abatement findings for 1803 Ivy Avenue East and 1457 Third Street East
• Appeal of a summary abatement order at 1322 Sherburne Avenue
• Vacant building registration appeals for 607 Lawson Avenue East, 1006 Third Street East, 1020 and 1022 Aurora Avenue, and 839 Fourth Street East

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several municipal assessments for services like graffiti removal and vacant building registration. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding solid waste and recycling service fees, as well as a proposal to designate the Watson House as a heritage preservation site.

• Designation of 402 Hall Avenue as a Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site
• Public hearing for 2024 Solid Waste and Recycling Service Fees
• Re-allocation of funds for high-access lighting poles to prevent copper-wire theft
• Ordering the razing or rehabilitation of structures at 594 Brunson Street and 1726 Fourth Street East
• Nuisance property declaration for 1262 Minnehaha Avenue East

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss an analysis of Local Government Aid (LGA). The committee will also review a presentation regarding the Port Authority's proposed 2024 budget.

• Analysis of Local Government Aid (SR 23-230)
• Port Authority's Proposed 2024 Budget presentation (SR 23-229)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is reviewing amendments to the Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program and establishing new NOAH loan guidelines. The board will also consider bond proposals for Marshall Avenue Flats and the Marvella Phase II Project. Additionally, a TIF plan amendment for the Downtown and Seventh Place district is up for discussion.

• Amendments to Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program guidelines
• Establishment of NOAH loan program guidelines and Housing Trust Fund allocation
• Extension of three HRA loans for 300 Broadway Street
• Developer change for 678 Snelling N
• Preliminary approval for Marshall Avenue Flats at 1606 Marshall Avenue

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several sessions regarding special tax assessments, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registrations. The body will also hear appeals concerning fire certificates of occupancy and water service bills.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties on Como Avenue, Carroll Avenue, Reaney Avenue, University Avenue West, and Sims Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building registration fees, emergency boarding services, fire certificate of occupancy fees, graffiti removal, and tree removal
• Findings on nuisance abatement orders for properties on Geranium Avenue East, Howell Street North, Isabel Street East, Laurel Avenue, and Marion Street
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration at Fourth Street East, Ames Avenue, Loeb Street, and Third Street East
• Appeal of a water service bill for 703 Case Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is scheduled to hold meetings for community advisor and consultant interviews. The agenda includes a roll call and the determination of the next meeting date.

• Community Advisor Interviews
• Consultant Interviews

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review the proposed 2024 budget presentation for the City Attorney's Office. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding an overview of opioid settlement funds and their uses.

• Proposed 2024 City Attorney's Office budget
• Opioid settlement overview and uses

City Council

The City Council is considering a property rezoning for 597-605 Front Avenue and the designation of the Watson House as a heritage site. The agenda also includes several license approvals, budget amendments for the Fire Department, and public hearings regarding building compliance.

• Rezoning of 597-605 Front Avenue from B3 general business to T2 traditional neighborhood
• Designation of 402 Hall Avenue as a Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Site
• Fire Department budget amendment for $341,727.27 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
• Fire Department budget amendment for $65,600 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Donation of $20,000 in gift cards from Cub Foods to the Fire Department

Library Board

The St. Paul Library Board will discuss a resolution to support dedicated investment in the library's collections. The meeting includes a review of staff report SR 23-220 regarding library collections. The board will also consider approving minutes from September 13 and 27, 2023.

• Resolution RES 23-1693 for dedicated investment in library collections
• Staff Report SR 23-220 on Library Collections
• Approval of September 13 and 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Kito Auto Sales & Repair LLC, doing business as Kito Auto Sales. The agenda includes reviews of related site plans and district council correspondence.

• Class N License Application for Kito Auto Sales & Repair LLC (SR 23-223)

City Council

This special meeting is held to recognize the recipients of the 2023 Saint Paul Business Awards. The council will discuss resolution 23-1636 regarding these honors.

• Resolution 23-1636: Honoring the recipients of the 2023 Saint Paul Business Awards

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will review two budget proposals for the 2024 fiscal year. These include presentations regarding the Mayor's Enterprise Investments and the Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity department.

• SR 23-221: 2024 Mayor's Enterprise Investments Budget Proposal presentation
• SR 23-222: 2024 Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Budget Proposal presentation

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will review budget amendments for parking and loan funds. The board will also consider development agreements for Landmark Towers and a loan for Erta Ale Ethiopian. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the sale of 652 Sherburne Avenue.

• $949,500 CDBG loan and $386,279 TIF loan for 652 Sherburne Avenue
• Loan up to $49,800 to Erta Ale Ethiopian at 308 Prince St.
• TIF development agreement for Landmark Towers at 345 St. Peter Street
• Parking license amendment for Hope Community Academy at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E.
• Budget amendments for HRA Parking and Loan Enterprise funds

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments for Neighborhood STAR funds and the Police Department. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding park grants, zoning changes, and property assessments.

• Reallocation of $658,071.26 for the 2023 Neighborhood STAR budget
• Acceptance of $8,000,000 in State General Obligation Bond Funds for the Mississippi River Learning Center
• Grant for $432,000 for Hmong Plaza construction in Phalen Regional Park
• Rezoning of 2285 Hampden Avenue from I1 light industrial to IT transitional industrial
• Capital improvements at Lowertown Ballpark not to exceed $151,000

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider orders for the rehabilitation or removal of specific buildings. The agenda also includes appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificate revocations. These items address property maintenance and safety compliance.

• Orders to rehabilitate or remove structures at 1117 Jenks Avenue, 1213 Woodbridge Street, and 1058 Jessie Street
• Finding on appealed nuisance abatement for 1006 Third Street East
• Appeal of a correction notice for 2076 Margaret Street
• Appeals regarding vacant building registrations at 839 Fourth Street East, 1046 Jessie Street, and 607 Lawson Avenue East
• Appeal of fire certificate revocation at 353 University Avenue West

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the 2024 budget proposals for Human Resources and the Office of Technology & Communications. These discussions are part of the city's upcoming fiscal year planning.

• SR 23-216 2024 Human Resources Budget Proposal
• SR 23-217 2024 Office of Technology & Communications Budget Proposal

City Council

The City Council is meeting to finalize zoning changes for small residential units and hold hearings on garbage service rates. The agenda also includes reviewing labor agreements, grant applications, and various property appeals.

• Final adoption of ordinance for 1-6 unit residential housing options
• Public hearing on 2024 garbage service rates
• $230,000 budget increase for Highland National Golf
• $1,146,000 grant for police enforcement program
• First reading of ordinance to align sick and safe time laws with state law

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding special tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and fire certificates of occupancy. The body will consider various appeals related to property maintenance and city service charges.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 703 Case Avenue
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 733 Thomas Avenue
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 2249 Nokomis Avenue
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 1348 Sixth Street East
• Ratifying property clean service assessments for July 5-13 and July 14-25, 2023

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for 859 Randolph Ave Corp, doing business as The Spot Bar. The agenda includes reviews of site plans, incident reports, and letters of objection or support.

• Class N License Application for 859 Randolph Ave Corp (The Spot Bar)
• Review of Letter of Objection and Support Letters

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed door meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b). The discussion concerns pending litigation in Markeeta Johnson-Blakney and Jill Mollner v. City of St Paul, et al.

• Closed door meeting regarding Markeeta Johnson-Blakney and Jill Mollner v. City of St Paul, et al.

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee is reviewing the 2024 Debt Budget and the proposed 2024 CIB Budget. The meeting also includes a review of the Public Works 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2024-2028.

• 2024 Debt Budget presentation
• Proposed 2024 CIB Budget
• 2024-2028 Public Works 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will discuss tax credit reservations for the East 7th development. The board will also hold public hearings regarding the sale and redevelopment of properties on Front Avenue, Atlantic Street, and Cook Avenue East.

• Reservation of 2024 Low Income Housing Tax Credits for 892 East 7th Street
• Sale and redevelopment of 231 Front Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program
• Sale and redevelopment of 810 Atlantic Street under the Inspiring Communities Program
• Sale and redevelopment of 695 Cook Avenue East under the Inspiring Communities Program

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances including residential rezoning and new garbage service rates. The agenda also includes public hearings for various property assessments and multiple mayoral appointments.

• Rezoning of 1500-1510 York Avenue to all RM2
• Zoning amendments for 1-6 unit residential housing options
• New base level garbage service rates effective January 1, 2024
• Rezoning of 2285 Hampden Avenue from I1 to IT
• Assessment for Minnesota Street paving and lighting project

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider several resolutions including contract amendments for the Mailand Road Pump Station and lease agreements for AMI equipment. Discussion items include updates on water conservation efforts, utility trainee programs, and affordability assistance funding.

• Amendment to HR Green, Inc. contract for Mailand Road Pump Station Electrical Rehabilitation Project
• Lease agreement with Public Housing Agency for AMI equipment at 1743 Iowa Avenue East
• Lease agreement with Public Housing Agency for AMI equipment at 469 Ada Street
• Amendment to the 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services spending budget regarding PFA note DW08
• Budget Amendment No. 7 for chemical, electricity, sludge hauling and plumbing supplies

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review several property-related appeals. These include decisions on nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Removal or repair orders for structures at 1726 Fourth Street East
• Nuisance abatement findings for properties on Front Avenue, Hamline Avenue North, and Iowa Avenue West
• Appeal of a summary abatement order for 1223 Marion Street
• Appeal of a correction notice for 823 Englewood Avenue
• Review request for a special tax assessment at 1236 Ross Avenue

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss topic suggestions submitted by city staff and residents. The meeting also includes updates regarding community advisor vacancies, RFP progress, and the CE presentation schedule.

• Review of staff and resident topic suggestions
• Community Advisor vacancy update
• RFP update
• Discussion of EVENT 1314 PROPOSAL
• Community Engagement Schedule review

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing includes the ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties on Dayton Avenue and Westminster Street. The body will also ratify an assessment regarding city costs for collecting delinquent garbage bills from April to June 2023.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 2082 DAYTON AVENUE
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 900 WESTMINSTER STREET
• Ratifying assessment for City costs of collecting delinquent garbage bills (April–June 2023)

Budget Committee

The St. Paul Budget Committee is meeting to discuss several 2024 budget presentations. The agenda includes reviews of the Office of Neighborhood Safety, the Office of Financial Services, and the Mayor's Medical Debt Proposal.

• Mayor's Medical Debt Proposal & Office of Financial Empowerment initiative
• Office of Neighborhood Safety 2024 Budget Presentation
• Office of Financial Services 2024 Budget Proposal

City Council

The City Council is considering several liquor license applications and a zoning amendment to promote 1-6 unit residential housing. Other items include authorizing police participation in genetic genealogy testing and reviewing various special tax assessments.

• Zoning amendment for 1-6 unit residential housing production
• Liquor license application for Hour Glass Bar & Café at 560 7th St W
• Liquor license application for Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken at 1328 Grand Ave
• Liquor and gambling licenses for #1 Gameday at 191-7th Street East
• Liquor and entertainment licenses for Zambonis On 7th at 174-7th Street West

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several matters including the ratification of appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes appeals related to vehicle abatement orders, correction notices, and vacant building registration requirements.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 606 Charles Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 276 Exchange Street South
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 820 White Bear Avenue North
• Ratification of assessments for Collection of Vacant Building Registration fees
• Appeal of Jesse Rosillo, III regarding Summary and Vehicle Abatement Orders at 0 Isabel Street East

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will discuss the 2024 4d Affordable Housing Incentive program guidelines and funding. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding the sale of several HRA-owned parcels for redevelopment.

• Guidelines and funding for the 2024 4d Affordable Housing Incentive program
• 2024 maximum property tax levy for the HRA
• Sale and conveyance of 1068 Ross Avenue and 899 Sims Avenue
• Sale and conveyance of 1195 Bush Avenue under the Inspiring Communities Program

Library Board

The Library Board will convene at 3:30 PM to conduct a roll call and discussion. The primary agenda item involves a request for the City to levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency.

• RES 23-1480: Requesting that the City levy property taxes for the Saint Paul Public Library Agency

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the 2024 budget proposal for Parks & Recreation. The committee will also review the 2024 budget proposal for the Department of Safety & Inspections.

• SR 23-205 Parks & Recreation 2024 Budget Proposal
• SR 23-206 Department of Safety & Inspections 2024 Budget Proposal

City Council

The City Council is considering an ordinance to prohibit smoking in city parks and certain building entrances. The council is also reviewing rezoning for York Avenue and a first reading for 1-6 unit residential housing options. Additionally, the agenda includes a $15 million infrastructure grant for the Water Utility Fund.

• Ordinance prohibiting smoking in city parks and certain building entrances
• Rezoning of 1500 and 1510 York Avenue to RM2 residential
• Acceptance of a $15 million infrastructure grant for the Water Utility Fund
• First reading of ordinance for 1-6 unit residential housing options
• Reallocation of $276,000 in Library budget from salaries to services

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider several appeals regarding property maintenance and building safety. The session includes decisions on nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate revocations.

• Order to rehabilitate or raze structures at 594 Brunson Street
• Nuisance abatement findings for 1941 University Avenue West
• Appeal of tall grass and weed notice at 1523 Laurel Avenue
• Vacant building registration appeals for 914 Cook Ave E and 433 Robert St S
• Appeals of fire certificate of occupancy revocations at 1271 Edgerton St and 353 University Ave W

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the 2024 Saint Paul Police Department proposed budget and the Mayor's Community Safety 2024 budget proposal. The meeting also includes a discussion on trends affecting property values and taxes presented by Ramsey County.

• Saint Paul Police Department 2024 Proposed Budget
• Mayor's Community Safety 2024 Budget Proposal
• 2024 Public Safety-Gun Violence Reduction Proposal
• Trends Affecting Values and Property Taxes

City Council

The City Council is considering several items including a new ordinance regarding smoking in city parks, various property rezonings, and multiple grant opportunities for the Police Department. The agenda also includes discussions on property clean-up assessments and street naming.

• Ordinance to prohibit smoking in city parks and certain building entrances
• Rezoning of 1500 and 1510 York Avenue from residential to multiple-family residential
• $139,767 grant for Crime Victim Services via the City Attorney’s Office
• $149,635.10 in funds for the Police Department's DWI/Traffic Safety Officer grant program
• Approval of a $309,000 Auto Theft Prevention Grant for a dedicated investigator

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over hearings regarding several appealed special tax assessments. The body is also scheduled to ratify assessment rolls for property clean up services performed in June 2023.

• Appealed Special Tax Assessment: 746 Montana Avenue East
• Appealed Special Tax Assessment: 947 Minnehaha Avenue East
• Appealed Special Tax Assessment: 443 Johnson Parkway
• Appealed Special Tax Assessment: 870 Albert Street North
• Appealed Special Tax Assessment: 724 Virginia Street

Budget Committee

The committee will host a presentation and public hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed 2024 budget. This includes an opportunity for public comment on the proposal.

• Presentation and Public Hearing on the 2024 Budget
• Discussion and Public Hearing on SR 23-201 Mayor's 2024 Proposed Budget

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will preside over a rent stabilization appeal. The appeal was filed by Abiyou Rose of Union Park Management regarding properties at 1822 Grand Avenue, Units 1-4.

• Appeal of Rent Stabilization Determination for 1822 Grand Avenue, Units 1-4

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to ban smoking of tobacco, hemp, and cannabis in city-owned public places. The agenda also includes discussions on sewer revenue bonds and several grant applications for police and fire services.

• Ordinance prohibiting smoking of tobacco, hemp, and cannabis in city-owned public places
• Rezoning of 1500 and 1510 York Ave from R4/RM2 to RM2
• $4,000,000 budget amendment for the renovation of the Playwrights’ Center
• $761,787.05 auto theft prevention grant for the Police Department
• Decision on whether to rehabilitate or raze structures at 621 Bidwell Street

Library Board

The Library Board will review a staff report regarding the 2024 library budget proposal. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 2023 meeting.

• Review of 2024 Library Budget Proposal (Staff Report SR 23-187)
• Approval of April 2023 meeting minutes

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA is reviewing a development and loan agreement for 678 Snelling Ave N under a tax increment financing spending plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a land swap at the Hamm’s Brewery site and a presentation of the 2024 budget.

• Development and loan agreement for 678 Snelling Ave N
• Land swap at the Hamm’s Brewery site between HRA and 11 Wells
• Presentation of the 2024 HRA PED budget
• Cancellation of the public hearing for 1195 Bush Avenue

Budget Committee

The scheduled Budget Committee meeting for September 13, 2023, has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding the Mayor's Community Safety Budget Proposal and the Saint Paul Police Department 2024 Proposed Budget.

• Mayor's Community Safety Budget Proposal (SR 23-194)
• Saint Paul Police Department 2024 Proposed Budget (SR 23-193)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review several property-related appeals and orders. These include decisions on building removal, nuisance abatements, and vacant building registrations. The session also covers fire inspection corrections and grass cutting orders.

• Removal or repair order for structures at 455 Robert Street South
• Finding on nuisance abatement for 1941 University Avenue West
• Appeal of a summary abatement order for weeds at 913 Johnson Parkway
• Appeal regarding vacant building registration at 1630 University Avenue West
• Appeal of a fire inspection correction notice for 631 Snelling Avenue South

The Legislative Hearing granted Joseph Dalbec a compliance deadline of October 20, 2023 to address tall grass, weeds, and debris at 913 Johnson Parkway under a Summary Abatement Order. The hearing also ordered that the structures at 455 Robert Street South be rehabilitated or razed within 15 days after the August 2, 2023 City Council public hearing. Both items were referred back for further action by the City Council.

• Granted compliance deadline of Oct 20, 2023 for yard cleanup at 913 Johnson Parkway (Summary Abatement Order)
• Ordered rehabilitation or razing of structures at 455 Robert Street South within 15 days after Aug 2, 2023 City Council hearing
• Referred 455 Robert Street South case back to City Council on Sep 20, 2023
• Laid over nuisance abatement hearing for 1941 University Avenue West to Sep 26, 2023
• Scheduled follow‑up Legislative Hearing for 455 Robert Street South on Oct 24, 2023

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners is holding a public hearing regarding 2024 water charges. The meeting includes actions to recommend the 2024 budget and 2024 water charges to the Saint Paul City Council.

• Public Hearing on 2024 water charges
• Acceptance of $15,000,000 in Minnesota Public Facilities Authority funding for lead service replacement
• Recommendation of 2024 budget to Saint Paul City Council
• Recommendation of 2024 water charges to Saint Paul City Council
• Approval of July 2023 Financial Statements

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the 2024 budget and proposed water charges for City Council approval. The Board also accepted $15 million in funding for lead service replacement. A public hearing on 2024 water charges was held.

• Accepted $15,000,000 in Minnesota Public Facilities Authority funding for lead service replacement
• Recommended 2024 budget to Saint Paul City Council (5-0)
• Recommended 2024 water charges to Saint Paul City Council (5-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved July 2023 Financial Statements

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will consider a Class N license application for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, doing business as Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken. The agenda includes the review of objections and support letters related to this application.

• Class N license application for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC

The city received and filed a license application for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC, doing business as Best of Best Quality Korean Fried Chicken. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed license application for Sohn Hee Eateries LLC (SR 23-188)

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Trapped Puzzle Rooms Inc, doing business as The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe. The owner is listed as Jameson Fassett-Carman.

• Class N License Application for Trapped Puzzle Rooms Inc (The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe)

The board received and filed a license application for Trapped Puzzle Rooms Inc, doing business as The Lodge of Lazarus Crowe.

• License application for Trapped Puzzle Rooms Inc (License ID# 20230000657) received and filed

Audit Committee

The committee is reviewing applications and a proposed timeline for appointing a new Community Advisor to fill a vacancy. The agenda also includes discussions on community engagement with District Councils and updates regarding the Topic Selection Survey.

• Community Advisor application and appointment timeline (SR 23-196)
• Audit Committee vacancy announcement
• Parks and Recreation invitation from Director Andy Rodriquez
• Review of RFP revisiting
• Topic Selection Survey update

Library Board

The September 6, 2023, Library Board meeting has been canceled and is scheduled to be rescheduled. The agenda included a budget reallocation request and the 2024 Library Budget Proposal staff report.

• AO 23-93: Reallocate $276,000 from salary savings to the services budget
• SR 23-187: Staff Report on 2024 Library Budget Proposal
• Approval of December 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments for CDBG and HOME programs. The agenda also includes multiple cooperative agreements with Ramsey County and MnDOT, as well as various assessment ratifications.

• Amending CDBG project budgets to allocate a $7,600,000.00 spending plan
• Funding for 950 Arcade (Family Foods) and 781 Seventh Street East (Storehouse Grocers)
• Transfer of $1,950,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Treehouse project
• Cooperative agreement with Ramsey County for the Lexington Parkway Project
• Cooperative agreement with MnDOT for the Rondo Neighborhood Streets Improvement Study

The City Council adopted the 2024 Operating Plan for the Downtown Improvement District and approved several infrastructure agreements with Ramsey County. The council also passed ordinances to increase annual license fees and remove off-street parking requirements for certain licensees.

• Adopted 2024 Operating Plan for Downtown Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved annual license fee increases via Ord 23-32 (7-0)
• Removed off-street parking requirements for prospective licensees via Ord 23-38 (7-0)
• Authorized $1.95M transfer of American Rescue Plan funds to Treehouse project
• Approved cooperative agreements with Ramsey County for Lexington Parkway and Pavement Preservation projects
• Approved adverse action against liquor licenses for New Bohemia St. Paul, LLC
• Approved vacation of public alley rights for Macalester College (7-0)
• Approved auto repair garage license for Rudy’s Auto Repair LLC

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will discuss the 2024 budget proposals for the Fire Department and the Public Works Department. These proposals are being presented to the City Council.

• 2024 Saint Paul Fire Department proposed budget (SR 23-191)
• 2024 Saint Paul Public Works Department proposed budget (SR 23-192)

The Budget Committee received and filed the 2024 proposed budgets for the Saint Paul Fire Department and the Saint Paul Public Works Department. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received and filed SR 23-191 Saint Paul Fire Department 2024 Proposed Budget
• Received and filed SR 23-192 Saint Paul Public Works Department 2024 Proposed Budget

Charter Commission

The Commission will discuss and vote on a proposed Charter Amendment (CCI 23-5). This item concerns changes to Section 17.07.1. (c) of the Saint Paul City Charter regarding Commercial Development Districts and public hearings.

• Vote on Charter Amendment CCI 23-5 regarding Section 17.07.1. (c)
• Public comment for CCI 23-5 from John Purdy
• Public comment for CCI 23-5 from UFCW Local 1189
• Review of the Valliant Amendment

The Charter Commission voted to table a proposed amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) of the Saint Paul City Charter concerning public hearings for Commercial Development Districts. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2023 meeting.

• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Tabled CCI 23-5 amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) regarding Commercial Development Districts (8-6)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several categories of city business. These include ratifying special tax assessments, reviewing summary abatement orders, and hearing appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for 110 Manitoba Ave., 746 Montana Ave E., 132 Western Ave S., 967 Burns Ave., and 2417 University Ave W.
• Ratification of assessment rolls for demolition, graffiti removal, tree removal at 1636 Mackubin Street, and towing services.
• Appeal of a summary abatement order and grass/weed notice for 913 Johnson Parkway and 1523 Laurel Avenue.
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration notices for 34 Sycamore St E., 1129 Beech St., 945 Conway St., 720 Cook Ave E., and 949 Payne Ave.
• Appeal of a fence variance denial at 376 Beacon Avenue.

The body decided on several special tax assessments, vacant building registration appeals, and property variances. Most items were referred to the City Council for final action. Some hearings were laid over to future dates due to unavailable owners or pending inspections.

• Approved assessment for 132 Western Avenue South, payable over 10 years
• Reduced assessment for 967 Burns Avenue from $724.50 to $560.50
• Approved assessment for 2417 University Avenue West
• Denied appeal for 34 Sycamore Street East regarding condemnation, vacate order, and vacant building registration
• Granted appeal for vacant building registration at 1129 Beech Street
• Granted extension to Oct 13, 2023, for fire certificate at 945 Conway Street
• Denied appeal for 720 Cook Avenue East; required Code Compliance Certificate
• Granted fence variance appeal for 376 Beacon Avenue

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will review a Class N license application for Rudy’s Auto Repair LLC. The meeting includes discussion of related zoning variance #23-025706 and District Council communications.

• Class N license application for Rudy’s Auto Repair LLC
• Zoning Variance #23-025706
• Review of District Council support and objection letters

The board reviewed a license application for Rudy’s Auto Repair LLC. The application was received and filed.

• License application for Rudy’s Auto Repair LLC (License ID# 20230001164) received and filed

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is considering several property transactions and land use agreements. Items include a temporary license for Saint Paul Brewing and potential land development near the Green Line light rail transit central station.

• Temporary license agreement with Kaleidoscope Brewing, LLC dba Saint Paul Brewing at 694 Minnehaha Avenue E.
• Land title registration agreement with JB Vang Partners, Inc. for 694 and 680 Minnehaha Avenue East.
• Joint Powers Agreement for land development near the Green Line light rail transit central station.
• Sale of 0 7th Street West (788 Thurston) to West Seventh LLC for $8,000.
• Sale and redevelopment of an HRA-owned parcel at 6 George Street West.

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved the sale of two properties and a temporary license agreement for a brewery. The board also authorized a Joint Powers Agreement for land development near the Green Line light rail central station.

• Approved temporary license agreement with Kaleidoscope Brewing, LLC for 694 Minnehaha Avenue E. (4-0)
• Approved agreement with JB Vang Partners, Inc. for land title registration at 694 and 680 Minnehaha Avenue East (4-0)
• Approved Joint Powers Agreement with City of Saint Paul and Metropolitan Council for land near Green Line light rail central station (4-0)
• Approved sale of 0 7th Street West (788 Thurston) to West Seventh LLC for $8,000 (4-0)
• Approved sale of parcel at 6 George Street West, including development agreement and redevelopment expenditures (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several infrastructure projects, including a $6 million funding amendment for Pedro Park. The agenda also includes assessments for lead water line replacements and sanitary sewer repairs. Additionally, the council will review business licenses and sound level variance requests.

• $6,000,000 funding amendment for the Pedro Park project
• Transfer of $1,500,000 in ARP funds to lead pipe replacement
• Rice Street reconstruction right-of-way agreement with Ramsey County
• Ordinance to update and increase city license fees
• $1.5M ARP funding addition for Lead Service Line Replacements

The City Council approved changes to the local option sales tax ballot question for the November 7, 2023 election. The body also approved several funding amendments for parks and infrastructure, including $6 million for the Pedro Park project.

• Amended local option sales tax ballot question language (4-0)
• Approved $6M for Pedro Park project (4-0)
• Approved $1M net funding change for North End Community Center project (4-0)
• Transferred $1.5M ARP funds to Lead Pipe Replacement project (Adopted)
• Approved $1.5M in ARP funding for Lead Service Line Replacements (4-0)
• Authorized Right of Way acquisition for Rice Street reconstruction (Adopted)
• Approved sound level variance for Church of the Holy Spirit (4-0)
• Approved licenses for Classic Collision Summit Hill and I Mart St. Paul (Adopted)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive presentations regarding the Greater MSP Partnership and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. The agenda consists of informational updates rather than scheduled decisions or votes.

• Greater MSP Partnership update (SR 23-173)
• Office of Neighborhood Safety update (SR 23-164)

The committee received and filed updates from the Greater MSP Partnership and the Office of Neighborhood Safety. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received and filed Greater MSP Partnership update (SR 23-173)
• Received and filed Office of Neighborhood Safety update (SR 23-164)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding property maintenance. These include orders for the rehabilitation or razing of various structures, nuisance abatement findings, and appeals related to vacant building registrations.

• Remove/repair order for 901 Fuller Avenue
• Rehabilitation or removal order for 455 Robert Street South
• Rehabilitation or removal order for 1356 Reaney Avenue
• Rehabilitation or removal order for 401 Rose Avenue East
• Rehabilitation or removal order for 1213 Woodbridge Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended that the City Council order the removal of 901 Fuller Avenue within 15 days. Other properties were either laid over for further review or granted a financing extension.

• Recommended 901 Fuller Avenue be removed within 15 days with no option to repair
• Laid over 455 Robert Street South to September 12, 2023, to discuss rehab plans
• Granted 180-day extension for 1356 Reaney Avenue pending updated financing and affidavit

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed-door meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b). The discussion concerns the pending litigation Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul, et al.

• Closed door meeting regarding Ahmed Ali v. City of Saint Paul, et al.

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is discussing a proposal for a special election regarding a property tax levy to fund children's early care and education. The council will also consider several liquor license applications, labor agreements, and ordinances regarding smoking in city-owned public places.

• Proposed special election for a property tax levy for early childhood education
• Issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2023D
• Ordinance prohibiting smoking of tobacco, hemp, and cannabis in city-owned public places
• $50,000 grant acceptance for Project PEACE and Summer School Initiative
• $1,000,000 adjustment to the Parks and Recreation budget

The City Council overrode a mayoral veto to order a special election on November 5, 2024, regarding a property tax levy for children's early care and education. The council also approved several liquor licenses, sound variances, and the issuance of General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds.

• Overrode Mayor's veto to order special election for early care and education fund (5-2)
• Approved General Obligation Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2023D (7-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for J Selby’s, Slice Brothers, Wrestaurant At The Palace, and Potsticker
• Approved $50,000 grant for Project PEACE and St. Paul Public Schools Summer School Initiative
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreements for AFSCME Council 5, Clerical - Local 2508 and Technical - Local 1842
• Approved sound level variances for Beautiful Laundrette, Allianz Field, and Parque Castillo
• Ordered removal of structures at 792 Rose Avenue East within 15 days
• Granted appeal regarding Fire Certificate of Occupancy at 1604 Margaret Street

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will meet to hear final presentations from summer interns. These include a presentation by Frankie Buettner and a presentation by Katlin Her of the Right Track program.

• Right Track and Summer Interns Final Presentations (SR 23-181)
• Final Presentation by Summer Intern Frankie Buettner
• Final Presentation by Right Track Intern Katlin Her

The committee met to receive final presentations from summer interns. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received final presentation from Summer Intern Frankie Buettner
• Received final presentation from Right Track Intern Katlin Her

Budget Committee

The Budget Committee will hold a discussion regarding the Mayor's 2024 budget proposal (SR 23-176). This item includes a presentation of the proposed budget.

• Mayor's 2024 Budget Proposal Presentation

The Budget Committee met to receive and file the Mayor's 2024 Budget Proposal. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed Mayor's 2024 Budget Proposal

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings concerning appealed special tax assessments, property clean-up costs, and vacant building registration requirements. The agenda also includes appeals related to fire certificates of occupancy.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessments for 381 Fry Street, 110 Manitoba Avenue, 344 University Avenue West, 879 Rice Street, 199 Duke Street, 1062 Seventh Street West, 2417 University Avenue West, and 817 Marshall Avenue
• Ratifying assessments for Graffiti Removal services (January 3–12, 2023)
• Ratifying assessments for Property Clean Up services (May 12–30, 2023)
• Ratifying assessments for Equipment and Labor for Clean Up services (January–May 2023)
• Ratifying assessments for Tree Removal service (January 2023)

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed several appealed special tax assessments for property maintenance violations. Recommendations were made to delete some assessments entirely and reduce others based on evidence of good faith efforts or property boundary disputes.

• Recommended reducing assessment at 381 Fry Street from $562 to $100 (referred to City Council)
• Recommended deleting assessment at 879 Rice Street (referred to City Council)
• Recommended deleting assessment at 199 Duke Street (referred to City Council)
• Recommended reducing assessment at 1062 Seventh Street West from $159 to $80
• Laid over hearing for 110 Manitoba Avenue to September 5, 2023
• Referred assessment for 344 University Avenue West to City Council for September 13, 2023

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss a Residential Development Study update and community engagement with District Councils. The meeting also includes updates on Public Works invitations and RFP responses.

• Residential Development Study Update
• Public Works Invitation
• Community Engagement with District Councils
• RFP Responses Update

The committee met to discuss several documents, including a community engagement letter to district councils and a proposal. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will conduct an appeal hearing regarding a rent stabilization determination at 200 Winthrop Street South, Apt. 313. The proceeding involves an appeal filed by Sumeya Mohamed.

• Appeal of Rent Stabilization Determination for 200 Winthrop Street South, Apt. 313

Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond conducted a hearing regarding an appeal by Sumeya Mohamed against a Department of Safety and Inspections (DSI) determination. The DSI had previously approved rent increases ranging from 26.48% to 80.61% for The Haven of Battle Creek based on operating expenses and capital improvements. No final decision was reached during this session as the officer creates recommendations for City Council approval.

• DSI previously approved a 26.48% rent increase for Unit 313 (maximum rent $1,823.84)

Organizational Committee

The committee will review updates regarding the Metro Transit Purple, Gold, and B Lines. The agenda also includes an update on American Rescue Plan funds.

• Metro Transit Purple, Gold, and B Lines update (SR 23-171)
• American Rescue Plan Funds update (SR 23-165)

The committee received and filed reports regarding Metro Transit line updates and American Rescue Plan funds. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Received and filed Metro Transit Purple, Gold, and B Lines Update (SR 23-171)
• Received and filed American Rescue Plan Funds Update (SR 23-165)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several items including rezoning requests, sound level variances, and budget amendments. The agenda also includes approving various property assessments and a wastewater agreement with Maplewood.

• Rezoning 897 Saint Paul Avenue from Office-Service to Traditional Neighborhood
• Amending CDBG budgets for West Minnehaha Rec and Ramsey County Lead Hazard Control
• $260,000 Fire Department budget amendment for hazardous materials training
• Wastewater agreement between St. Paul and Maplewood
• Sound level variance applications for Rice & Larpenteur Alliance and Minnesota Children’s Museum

The City Council approved a rezoning application for 897 Saint Paul Avenue and granted several sound level variances for August events. The council also approved multiple resolutions to levy assessments for city services and authorized grants for four development projects.

• Approved rezoning of 897 Saint Paul Avenue from Office-Service to Traditional Neighborhood (7-0)
• Approved grants for four development projects via the Metropolitan Council (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Rice & Larpenteur Alliance, Minnesota Children’s Museum, and Ka Vang (7-0)
• Approved $260,000 and $133,777 Fire Department funding amendments for hazardous materials training (7-0)
• Approved initiative to redistribute funds to mitigate copper-wire theft and lighting vandalization (7-0)
• Approved vacation of Desoto Street north of Bush Avenue (7-0)
• Tabled petition to vacate portion of Leech Street until August 23, 2023 (7-0)
• Laid over Collective Bargaining Agreements for AFSCME Council 5 to August 16, 2023

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board is considering a resolution to establish the Landmark Towers Tax Increment Financing District in Ward 2. The discussion also includes an amendment to the Minnesota Event Tax Increment Financing District Plan and an HRA budget amendment.

• Establishment of the Landmark Towers Tax Increment Financing District
• Amendment to the Minnesota Event Tax Increment Financing District Plan
• HRA budget amendment for the Landmark Towers Project

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority established a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and adopted a TIF plan for the Landmark Towers Project in District 17, Ward 2. The board also approved an amendment to the Minnesota Event TIF District plan and an HRA budget amendment.

• Approved July 2023 HRA meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Landmark Towers TIF District establishment, TIF Plan, Minnesota Event TIF Plan amendment, and HRA budget amendment (6-1)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review orders for the rehabilitation or removal of various structures throughout the city. This includes properties on Bidwell Street, Charles Avenue, Fuller Avenue, Loeb Street, Robert Street South, and Woodbridge Street. The agenda also covers nuisance abatement findings and appeals regarding vacant building registrations.

• Removal or rehabilitation orders for 621 Bidwell St and 326 Charles Ave
• Amendment to remove structures at 901 Fuller Avenue
• Nuisance abatement findings for 1501 Clarence St and 595 Park St
• Appeals of vacant building registration requirements for Euclid, Mendota, and Arundel streets

The Legislative Hearing Officer referred two properties to City Council with recommendations for rehabilitation time extensions. One property was delayed for further discussion on foreclosure and estate representation.

• Recommended 180-day rehab extension for 1082 Loeb Street
• Referred 621 Bidwell Street to City Council for 9/6/2023 hearing
• Requested continuance for 326 Charles Avenue to 9/13/2023
• Laid over 901 Fuller Avenue to 8/22/2023 for foreclosure and estate updates

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a contract amendment for the West Side Pump Station Rehabilitation Project. The agenda also includes an administrative order to accept up to $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds and a new payment services agreement.

• Amendment No. 1 to HR Green, Inc. for West Side Pump Station Rehabilitation Project
• Amendment No. 3 to Contract for Water Services with the City of Little Canada
• Administrative Order No. 5 to accept up to $1.5M in American Rescue Plan funds
• Professional Services Agreement with Paymentus Corporation for customer payment services
• 2024 SPRWS Budget discussion

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission will discuss an amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) regarding Commercial Development Districts and public hearings. The commission will also elect its officers and consider a 90-day extension for the review period of this amendment.

• Election of Charter Commission officers
• Amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) regarding Commercial Development Districts and public hearings
• 90-day extension for reviewing the charter amendment

The Charter Commission elected its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The commission also voted to extend the review period for a proposed amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) regarding Commercial Development Districts by 90 days.

• Elected Rick Varco as Chair (6-4)
• Elected Deborah Montgomery as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Elected Kathleen Donnelly-Cohen as Secretary (12-0)
• Laid over amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) until 9/5/2023 (11-0)
• Approved 90-day extension to review amendment to Section 17.07.1. (c) (11-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing rezoning applications for properties on Raymond Avenue and Saint Paul Avenue. The agenda also includes an agreement with Lime for e-bicycle sharing services and budget amendments for Human Resources and Emergency Management.

• Rezoning of 898 Raymond Avenue to T2 traditional neighborhood
• Agreement with Lime for e-bicycle sharing services
• $56,161 budget amendment for Human Resources labor relations
• $238,536 budget amendment for Emergency Management software
• Labor agreement with International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers

The City Council approved a rezoning application for 898 Raymond Avenue and granted several sound level variances. The council also revoked a tobacco shop license for MJ Market and approved a contract for Lime e-bicycle sharing services.

• Approved rezoning of 898 Raymond Avenue from RM2 to T2
• Revoked tobacco shop license for MJ Market at 922 Thomas Avenue West (5-0)
• Approved e-bicycle sharing services agreement with Lime
• Approved sound level variances for Irish Fair of Minnesota, One Simple Plan LLC, and Anderson Race Management
• Denied sound level variance for ELS Construction, Inc. at 2277 Ford Parkway
• Approved $238,536 in ARPA grant funds for Emergency Management software
• Approved liquor licenses for Crasqui Restaurant and a sidewalk license for Pajarito
• Approved appointment of Leonard Thomas and reappointment of Kevin Lindsey to the Public Housing Agency

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will review several special tax assessments for various properties. The body will also consider appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificates of occupancy. Additionally, the committee will ratify assessment rolls for services such as graffiti removal and tree removal.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties including 698 Desoto Street and 1762 Englewood Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for graffiti removal and tree removal services
• Appeal of vacant building registration requirement at 856 Euclid Street
• Appeal regarding fire certificate of occupancy revocation at 1604 Margaret Street
• Ratification of assessments for emergency boarding services

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed three appealed special tax assessments. One assessment was recommended for deletion, while two others were recommended for approval. All three matters were referred to the City Council for final action on September 13, 2023.

• Recommended deletion of vacant building fee assessment for 698 Desoto Street
• Recommended approval of vacant building fee assessment for 1762 Englewood Avenue
• Recommended approval of assessment for 399 Blair Avenue with payment plan over 2 years
• Referred all three assessment appeals to City Council for 9/13/2023

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing includes a discussion regarding a Class N license application for The Herbivorous Dragon LLC, doing business as J Selby’s. The owner is listed as Aubry Walch.

• Class N License Application: The Herbivorous Dragon LLC (d/b/a J Selby’s)

The board reviewed a license application for The Herbivorous Dragon LLC, doing business as J Selby’s. The application was received and filed.

• License application for The Herbivorous Dragon LLC (d/b/a J Selby’s) received and filed

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will conduct a Rent Stabilization Appeal hearing. The session includes an appeal by Erika Ronnow regarding a rent stabilization determination at 549 Dayton Avenue, Unit 1.

• Appeal of Erika Ronnow regarding a Rent Stabilization Determination at 549 Dayton Avenue, Unit 1

The Legislative Hearing Officer denied a rent stabilization appeal regarding a unit at 549 Dayton Avenue. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due date of August 9, 2023.

• Denied rent stabilization appeal for 549 Dayton Avenue, Unit 1
• Referred appeal 23-12 to City Council for August 9, 2023

City Council

The City Council is considering budget reallocations for pothole repairs and solid waste equipment. The agenda includes zoning amendments for the Ford Site and discussions regarding the Downtown Improvement District. The council will also consider various grant agreements and business licenses.

• $2,964,230 reallocation for citywide pothole repairs
• $1,793,850 reallocation for solid waste trucks and equipment
• Zoning amendment for the Ford Site (Highland Bridge) to accommodate University of Saint Thomas
• 2024 Operating Plan and service charge for the Downtown Improvement District
• Grant agreements for the Right Track Youth Employment Program

The City Council adopted the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program and approved several grants for youth employment and financial empowerment. The council also finalized zoning changes for a University of Saint Thomas project and denied a multifamily residential development appeal at 0 Madison Street.

• Adopted 2023 Mill and Overlay Program (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for University of Saint Thomas project at Ford Site (6-0)
• Denied appeal for multifamily residential development at 0 Madison Street
• Approved $775,000 annual grant for Right Track Youth Employment Program for two years
• Approved $57,500 grant for CollegeBound Saint Paul program (6-0)
• Approved Labor Agreement for Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association
• Approved sound level variances for Securian Financial and Water Lantern Festival
• Extended interim ordinance for zoning study of non-conventional residential housing (6-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is reviewing resolutions for several loans. These include an amendment to a project at 653 Galtier Street and new funding for business repairs and assistance.

• Amendment to CDBG loan for 653 Artist Lofts Project at 653 Galtier Street
• $64,046 CDBG loan to V&I Best Steak House, LLC for restaurant code repairs
• Loan up to $50,000 from HRA business assistance fund to Pimento Wabasha

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved three resolutions providing financial assistance for a loft project and two local businesses. All three measures passed with unanimous 7-0 votes.

• Adopted amendment to CDBG loan for 653 Artist Lofts Project at 653 Galtier Street (7-0)
• Approved $64,046 CDBG loan to V&I Best Steak House, LLC for code repairs at 1676 White Bear Ave (7-0)
• Authorized loan up to $50,000 from business assistance fund to Pimento Wabasha at 354 Wabasha Street (7-0)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. followed by a regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. The agenda includes a presentation regarding major development projects.

• SR 23-161 Major Development Projects presentation

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority held a special meeting where the only substantive action was the receipt of a staff report. No other decisions were made.

• Received and filed SR 23-161 Major Development Projects

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding remove or repair orders for various structures. The agenda includes decisions on nuisance abatements, vacant building registrations, and appeals of condemnation or vacation orders.

• Remove/repair order for 1082 Loeb Street
• Remove/repair order for 1356 Reaney Avenue
• Remove/repair order for 792 Rose Avenue East
• Razing and removal order for 871 Stickney Street
• Remove/repair order for 621 Bidwell Street

The hearing officer reviewed several orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures. Most items were referred to the City Council for further action or scheduled for future legislative hearings pending the submission of work plans, bids, and affidavits.

• Referred 1082 Loeb Street to City Council for 8/9/2023
• Referred 1356 Reaney Avenue to City Council for 8/16/2023
• Referred 792 Rose Avenue East to City Council for 8/2/2023
• Referred 871 Stickney Street to City Council for 8/9/2023
• Layover for 621 Bidwell Street to Legislative Hearing on August 8, 2023

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider ratifying appealed special tax assessments. These items involve property assessments for 2226 Cardinal Place and 1261 Woodbridge Street.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 2226 Cardinal Place
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1261 Woodbridge Street

The Legislative Hearing Officer acted to delete special tax assessments for properties at 2226 Cardinal Place and 1261 Woodbridge Street. Both items were referred to the City Council with a due date of August 23, 2023.

• Deleted special tax assessment for 2226 Cardinal Place
• Deleted special tax assessment for 1261 Woodbridge Street

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is considering several items, including zoning amendments for the Ford Site and 898 Raymond Avenue. The agenda also includes budget reallocations for the Police Department and grant applications for fire hydrant valves and neighborhood safety. Additionally, the council will address labor agreements and a special election regarding early childhood education funding.

• Special election order for a November 2024 ballot question on early care education funding
• Zoning amendment for the Ford Site to accommodate University of St. Thomas
• $4,000,000 HUD grant amendment for the North End Community Center project
• Emergency ordinance regarding penalties for outdoor watering restrictions
• Labor agreements with Manual & Maintenance Supervisors and Operating Engineers Local 70

The City Council approved a special election for November 5, 2024, to consider a property tax levy for children's early care and education subsidies. The council also passed an emergency ordinance establishing penalties for outdoor watering restriction violations and approved several city appointments and labor agreements.

• Ordered special election for early childhood education tax levy (5-2)
• Approved emergency ordinance for outdoor watering restriction penalties (7-0)
• Approved ballot question language for November 7, 2023 general election (6-1)
• Approved sound level variance for Wabasha Brewing Co (7-0)
• Approved labor agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Christian Schweitzer to Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Approved $32,112.50 grant application for fire hydrant valves (7-0)
• Tabled labor agreement with Saint Paul Manual & Maintenance Supervisors Association

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive a presentation and handout from MnDOT regarding the Rethinking I-94 update. The agenda also includes roll call and scheduling for the next meeting.

• SR 23-154 Rethinking I-94 Update presentation by MnDOT

The committee received a presentation and handout from MnDOT regarding the Rethinking I-94 project. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received and filed Rethinking I-94 update (SR 23-154)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review several appeals related to property tax assessments, vacant building registrations, and nuisance abatements. The agenda also includes hearings on fire certificate revocations and orders to vacate specific properties.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 16 Douglas Street.
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration requirements at 1811 Montana Avenue East and 2076 Margaret Street.
• Review of an appeal to a revocation of fire certificate of occupancy and order to vacate at 1351 Third Street East.
• Findings on appealed nuisance abatements for properties on Earl Street and Fuller Avenue.
• Ratification of assessments for property clean-up services performed in April and May 2023.

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed three appealed special tax assessments. One assessment was recommended for deletion due to lack of evidence, while two others were referred to the City Council for further action.

• Recommended deletion of excessive consumption assessment for 340 Lawson Avenue East
• Referred assessment for 16 Douglas Street to City Council (due 8/2/2023)
• Referred assessment for 521 Edmund Avenue to City Council (due 8/23/2023)

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will preside over a rent stabilization appeal. The hearing involves an appeal by Bigos Management regarding a determination at 172 East Sixth Street, Apt 1407.

• Appeal of Bigos Management regarding 172 EAST SIXTH STREET, Apt 1407

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will conduct a rent stabilization appeal hearing. The session involves an appeal by Geruth Buetow regarding a rent stabilization determination.

• Appeal of Geruth Buetow for 250 Sixth Street East, Apt. 608

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond conducted a hearing regarding an appeal by resident Geruth Buetow. The appeal contests a city determination allowing the Cosmopolitan Apartments to increase rent by 8% via a self-certification process. No final decision was recorded in the minutes.

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is reviewing resolutions for two housing projects. The board will consider authorizing multifamily housing revenue bonds for 484 Temperance Street and 211 Seventh Street East. They will also discuss a $166,800 CDBG loan for repairs at 833 University Avenue.

• Revenue bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Housing Project
• $166,800 CDBG loan for repairs at 833 University Avenue
• Approval of June 2023 meeting minutes

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority authorized the sale of revenue bonds for multifamily housing projects at 484 Temperance Street and 211 Seventh Street East. The board also recommended a CDBG loan for repairs at 833 University Avenue.

• Approved June 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Housing Project (5-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending a $166,800 CDBG loan for affordable housing repairs at 833 University Avenue (5-0)

City Operations

The City Operations committee will receive an update on street lighting and copper theft enforcement. The agenda also includes a presentation regarding the festival planning process.

• Street lighting and copper theft issue update (SR 23-145)
• Festival planning process update (SR 23-148)

The committee received and filed updates regarding street lighting copper theft enforcement and the festival planning process. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received and filed update on street lighting and copper theft issue (SR 23-145)
• Received and filed update on festival planning process (SR 23-148)

City Council

The City Council is considering various financial amendments for the Department of Parks and Recreation and police budget reallocations. The agenda includes several grant applications, land vacancy petitions, and labor agreement approvals.

• Amending Department of Parks and Recreation spending by $7,173,600 for trail reconstruction
• Applying for a $317,800 U.S. Department of Energy grant for municipal buildings decarbonization
• Authorizing a water revenue note not to exceed $25,000,000
• Amending Department of Parks and Recreation spending by $2,374,487 for North End Community Center
• Approving the Labor Agreement for International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70

The City Council approved several million dollars in funding amendments for parks and community centers, including the North End Community Center and Fish Hatchery Trail. The council also authorized agreements for the Capital City Bikeway and Trunk Highway 5 projects. Two labor agreements were laid over to a future meeting.

• Approved $7,173,600 for Fish Hatchery Trail and Samuel Morgan Regional Trail reconstruction
• Approved $2,374,487 grant for North End Community Center project
• Approved $317,800 DOE grant for municipal buildings decarbonization plan
• Authorized agreement with MnDOT for Capital City Bikeway Phase 1 Project
• Authorized agreement with MnDOT and Ramsey County for Trunk Highway 5 Project
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Tri-Council (LIUNA, Local 120, Local 49)
• Approved liquor licenses for Erta Ale Ethiopian Restaurant and Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
• Laid over labor agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 70

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will consider authorizing water use restrictions and penalties as part of a drought response plan. The meeting also includes the issuance of a $25,000,000 Water Revenue Note and reviews of engineering service agreements.

• Implementation of water use restrictions and penalties via the drought response plan
• Issuance of a Water Revenue Note up to $25,000,000
• Engineering services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for water tower reconditioning
• Agreement for wireless equipment inspection on water tower sites

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the issuance of a water revenue note up to $25 million and adopted a drought response plan for water use restrictions. The Board also approved several engineering agreements with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for water tower services.

• Approved issuance of Water Revenue Note not to exceed $25,000,000 (RES 23-1046)
• Adopted Saint Paul Regional Water Services drought response plan and penalties (RES 23-1047) (4-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for water tower reconditioning (RES 23-1044)
• Approved professional services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc. for wireless equipment inspection on water towers (RES 23-1045)
• Approved May 2023 Financial Statements (RES 23-1042)
• Approved minutes of the May 9, 2023 meeting (Min 23-28)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will review orders for the rehabilitation or razings of several structures, including properties on Fuller Avenue and Stickney Street. The agenda also includes hearings on appeals regarding vacant building registrations and fire certificate deficiencies.

• Order for the rehabilitation or razing of structures at 901 Fuller Avenue
• Order for the razing and removal of structures at 871 Stickney Street
• Appeal of a vacant building registration notice for 826 Como Avenue
• Appeal regarding fire certificate deficiencies at 1020 and 1022 Aurora Avenue
• Finding on the appealed substantial abatement order for 939 Charles Avenue

The hearing officer reviewed five properties facing rehabilitation or demolition orders. Most cases were referred back to the City Council or rescheduled pending the submission of performance deposits and code compliance reports.

• 901 Fuller Avenue: Referred to City Council; $5,000 deposit and code compliance application due July 28
• 1862 Ivy Avenue East: Referred to City Council for July 19 hearing pending scope of work approval
• 1117 Jenks Avenue: Referred to City Council for July 26 report; next check-in scheduled for October 24
• 455 Robert Street South: Referred to City Council for August 2 hearing; performance deposit due July 25
• 871 Stickney Street: Layover to Legislative Hearing on July 25; performance deposit due July 21

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider the ratification of appealed special tax assessments for several specific properties. The agenda also includes ratifying assessments for the city's costs related to collecting delinquent garbage bills from early 2023.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 2226 Cardinal Place
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1999 Clear Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 1251 Watson Avenue
• Ratification of appealed special tax assessment for 399 Blair Avenue
• Ratification of assessments for the city's cost of collecting delinquent garbage bills (Jan-Mar 2023)

The hearing officer reviewed several appealed special tax assessments for garbage hauling services. Some assessments were recommended for deletion due to hauler errors or owner hardship, while others were recommended for approval and referred to the City Council.

• Withdrawn: Assessment for 2234 Margaret Street
• Laid over to 7/20/2023: Assessment for 2226 Cardinal Place
• Referred to City Council for approval: Assessment for 1999 Clear Avenue
• Referred to City Council for deletion: Assessment for 314 Robie Street West
• Referred to City Council for deletion: Assessment for 1251 Watson Avenue
• Laid over to 7/20/2023: Assessment for 1261 Woodbridge Street
• Referred to City Council for approval: Assessment for 399 Blair Avenue

City Council

The City Council is holding public hearings on the Ford Site redevelopment plan and zoning changes for a University of Saint Thomas project. The agenda also includes approving collective bargaining agreements for city employees and discussing the establishment of a Community Reparations Commission. Additionally, the council will review various grant applications and street reconstruction bonds.

• Fifth Amendment to the TIF Plan for the Ford Site Redevelopment
• Amending the Ford Site Zoning and Public Realm Master Plan for University of St. Thomas
• Approval of collective bargaining agreements for Tri-Council and Professional Employees Association
• Proposal to divert City parkland for University of St. Thomas sports facilities
• $250,000 donation from UST for Mica Park development

The City Council established the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission and approved several land and funding agreements with the University of Saint Thomas. The council also adopted a series of resolutions to levy assessments for city services and approved various business licenses.

• Established the Saint Paul Recovery Act Community Reparations Commission (7-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Ford Site (7-0)
• Approved diversion of City parkland for University of St. Thomas sports facilities (6-0)
• Accepted $250,000 from University of Saint Thomas for Mica Park development (6-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Employees Association, Inc.
• Approved $600,000 grant application from Mott Foundation for college savings accounts
• Approved adverse action against Go Get It Tobacco, LLC license
• Laid over Collective Bargaining Agreement with Tri-Council to July 12, 2023

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is considering several development projects, including senior housing and neighborhood rehabilitation. The board will also review a TIF plan amendment for the Ford Site Redevelopment.

• $550,000 HOME Loan and $1,950,000 ARPA Loan for Treehouse Senior Housing Project
• Designation of Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc. as tentative developer for 1170 Arcade Street
• Modifications to the 2002 HOME loan for Jackson Street Village at 1497 Jackson Street
• $65,000 CDBG Loan for 450 Lexington Parkway North (Suspension Item)
• Fifth Amendment to the TIF Plan for Ford Site Redevelopment

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a Fifth Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Ford Site Redevelopment. The board also authorized several loans for senior housing and business rehabilitation and designated a developer for a property on Arcade Street.

• Designated Face to Face Health & Counseling Service, Inc. as tentative developer of 1170 Arcade Street (7-0)
• Approved modifications to 2002 HOME loan for Jackson Street Village at 1497 Jackson Street (7-0)
• Approved $550,000 HOME Loan and $1,950,000 ARPA Loan for Treehouse Senior Housing Project (7-0)
• Approved $65,000 CDBG Loan to Life Juices, LLC for 450 Lexington Parkway North (7-0)
• Adopted Fifth Amendment to the TIF Plan for Ford Site Redevelopment (7-0)

Organizational Committee

The committee will review an update regarding snow removal operations. The agenda also includes the monthly director's update and reports on various boards, committees, and commissions.

• Snow removal update (SR 23-130)
• Monthly Director's Update (SR 23-60)
• Updates on boards, committees, and commissions (SR 23-63)

The committee received and filed three reports regarding snow removal, the Monthly Director's Update, and updates on boards and commissions. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

• Received and filed SR 23-130 Snow removal update
• Received and filed SR 23-60 Monthly Director's Update
• Received and filed SR 23-63 Updates on boards, committees, commissions, and other discussion

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several property-related matters including orders for structure rehabilitation or removal, nuisance abatement findings, and various appeals regarding correction orders and vacant building registrations.

• Removal/repair orders for 829 Third Street East
• Removal/repair orders for 455 Robert Street South
• Removal/repair orders for 792 Rose Avenue East
• Nuisance abatement findings for 587 Cook Avenue East, 781 Cook Avenue East, 975 Hudson Road, and 1722 Reaney Avenue
• Appeals regarding vacant building registrations at 593 Cook Avenue East, 1583 Jefferson Avenue, and 892 Lawson Avenue East

The hearing officer recommended a 180-day extension for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 829 Third Street East. A separate case regarding 455 Robert Street South was postponed to July 11, 2023, for further discussion and documentation.

• Recommended 180-day extension to rehabilitate or remove 829 Third Street East (Referred to City Council)
• Tabled hearing for 455 Robert Street South to July 11, 2023

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will conduct a rent stabilization appeal hearing. The proceeding involves an appeal by Bailey Miracle and Rachel Waters regarding a determination at 696 Conway Street, Unit 2.

• Rent stabilization appeal for 696 Conway Street, Unit 2

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond conducted an appeal hearing regarding a self-certified rent increase of 3% to 8% for a property at 696 Conway Street. No final determination was made during the meeting; the officer will review the evidence and provide a recommendation to the City Council.

• Stayed the rent increase pending a final Council vote

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

The scheduled rent stabilization appeal hearings for June 22, 2023, have been canceled. The hearings will be rescheduled at a future date.

• Cancellation of Rent Stabilization Appeal: Geruth Buetow (250 Sixth Street East, Apt. 608)

City Council

The City Council will review budget amendments for capital improvements and ESG projects. The agenda also includes zoning changes for the Ford Site and various sound level variance applications. Additionally, the council will consider precinct boundary changes for Wards 1 and 2.

• Authorization of a one percent local sales and use tax for streets, bridges, and parks
• Zoning amendment for the Ford Site to accommodate a University of St. Thomas project
• Approval of the 2023 Mill and Overlay Program public hearing date
• Renewal of the lease agreement with Ramsey County for the Sheriff's Office
• Amending off-street parking facility standards and design

The City Council approved a 1% local sales and use tax to fund improvements for streets, bridges, and parks and recreation facilities. Several sound level variances and a preliminary plat for The Heights were also approved. A rent stabilization appeal for a property on Herschel Street was denied.

• Approved 1% local sales and use tax for streets, bridges, and parks (6-1)
• Approved preliminary plat for The Heights (7-0)
• Denied rent stabilization appeal for 476 Herschel Street, Apt. 10
• Approved sound level variances for Langford Park, Allianz Field, Raspberry Island, Hope Breakfast Bar, and Rice Park (7-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 3757 - Legal
• Approved lease renewal with Ramsey County for City Hall Annex space
• Approved joint powers agreement with Minnesota State Agricultural Society for police services
• Laid over Collective Bargaining Agreement with Professional Employees Association, Inc. to June 28, 2023

City Operations

The City Operations committee is scheduled to hold a discussion and update regarding transit safety under SR 23-125. The meeting also includes a roll call and the setting of the next meeting date.

• Transit Safety Update and Discussion (SR 23-125)

The meeting included a transit safety update and discussion. No substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Received and filed SR 23-125 Transit Safety Update and Discussion

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings will consider ratifications for various special tax assessments. The meeting also includes appeals related to vehicle abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Ratification of special tax assessments for properties including 1093 Euclid St and 600 Hatch Ave
• Ratification of property clean-up service assessments for March and April 2023
• Appeals to vehicle abatement orders at 817 Marshall Ave and 1009 Fuller Ave
• Appeals regarding vacant building registration requirements on Wilson, Selby, and Thomas Avenues
• Appeal of a fire certificate of occupancy revocation notice for 998 Virginia St

The Legislative Hearing Officer issued recommendations on four appealed special tax assessments. Three were recommended for approval or deletion and referred to the City Council, while one was layover for further review of dumping mitigation.

• Recommended approval of vacant building assessment for 1093 Euclid Street (referred to Council 7/19/23)
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 600 Hatch Avenue (referred to Council 6/28/23)
• Recommended approval of encampment cleanup assessment for 381 Ramsey Street (referred to Council 7/19/23)
• Recommended approval of snow/ice removal assessment for 664/666 Seventh Street West (referred to Council 6/28/23)
• Tabled assessment for 16 Douglas Street to July 18, 2023, to review dumping mitigation measures

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of a Vision Zero transportation safety commitment and several budget amendments. The meeting also includes public hearings for sound level variances and property rezoning.

• Rezoning 704 Larpenteur Avenue East from R3 to RT2 residential
• Adoption of the Vision Zero Transportation Safety commitment
• Collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME Local 3757 - Legal
• Budget amendments for CDBG projects at 84 Wabasha S and 979 Arcade
• $25,000 grant amendment for Police Department community safety

The City Council adopted the Vision Zero Transportation Safety commitment and modified guidelines for the Neighborhood and Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) programs. The council also approved several sound level variances and a zoning change for a veterans assistance facility.

• Adopted Vision Zero Transportation Safety commitment (6-0)
• Approved rezoning 704 Larpenteur Avenue East from R3 to RT2 (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 grant for Police Department community safety (5-0)
• Approved $43,040 in Parks and Recreation funding from Como Friends (5-0)
• Approved sound level variances for The United Hmong Family, Inc., Trilingua Cinema, and Papa Legba’s Lounge (5-0 each)
• Approved modifications to Cultural and Neighborhood STAR program guidelines (6-0 each)
• Approved rate amendment for Energy Park Utility Company (5-0)
• Laid over AFSCME Local 3757 Legal collective bargaining agreement to June 21, 2023

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting at 10:00 a.m. followed by a regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. The special meeting includes a guest speaker presentation regarding Workforce Solutions and Workforce Innovation Board update SR 23-114.

• Workforce Solutions and Workforce Innovation Board update (SR 23-114)

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority held a meeting on June 14, 2023. The board received and filed an update from the Workforce Solutions and Workforce Innovation Board. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed Workforce Solutions and Workforce Innovation Board update (SR 23-114)

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority will consider a loan of up to $100,000.00 for the Minnesota Museum of American Art. The board will also discuss budget amendments for the 4D Program and the World Trade Center parking ramp.

• Loan of up to $100,000.00 to The Minnesota Museum of American Art
• Housing Trust Fund budget amendment for 4D Program administration expenses
• World Trade Center parking ramp budget amendment
• Approval of May 2023 meeting minutes

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved a loan for the Minnesota Museum of American Art and amended the 2023 World Trade Center parking ramp budget. The board also approved the May 2023 meeting minutes.

• Approved loan up to $100,000.00 from Business Assistance Fund to Minnesota Museum of American Art (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2023 World Trade Center parking ramp budget (6-0)
• Approved May 2023 HRA meeting minutes (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding orders to rehabilitate or remove structures. The agenda includes discussions on nuisance abatement findings, vehicle abatement appeals, and vacant building registration requirements.

• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 901 Fuller Avenue
• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 1082 Loeb Street
• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 678 Snelling Avenue North
• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 1043 Beech Street
• Rehabilitation or removal orders for 1862 Ivy Avenue East

The hearing officer set requirements for the rehabilitation of two properties. One property was referred back to the City Council pending a performance deposit and inspection, while another was layovered pending a detailed work plan and bids.

• Referred 901 Fuller Avenue to City Council with a July 12, 2023 deadline for a performance deposit, inspection report, and foreclosure update
• Layovered 1082 Loeb Street to July 25, 2023, pending submission of a work plan, bids, financing, and affidavit

City Council

The City Council is considering an amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget for deferred maintenance projects. The agenda also includes several public hearings regarding sound level variances, property assessments, and a rezoning request for 704 Larpenteur Avenue East.

• Amending the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget for capital maintenance projects
• Rezoning of 704 Larpenteur Avenue East from R3 to RT2 townhouse residential
• Declaration of 621 Bidwell Street and 401 Rose Avenue East as nuisance properties
• Application for liquor licenses at 1079 Rice Street
• Request for $20,000 for the Shared Micro-mobility System

The City Council approved Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Joseph’s Point at Upper Landing Project. The council also granted several sound level variances for upcoming events and authorized police grant applications. A rezoning request for 704 Larpenteur Avenue East was continued to June 14.

• Approved Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Joseph’s Point at Upper Landing Project (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Minnesota United FC, Allianz Field, and other event organizers (7-0)
• Authorized Police Department to apply for Enforcement and DWI/Traffic Safety Officer grants (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 for Shared Micro-mobility System expenses (7-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Hi Hi LLC at 1079 Rice Street (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for rezoning at 704 Larpenteur Avenue East to June 14 (7-0)
• Tabled STAR Program Guideline modifications to June 14 (7-0)
• Granted extension to July 1, 2023, for compliance at 1146 Edgerton Street

Organizational Committee

The St. Paul Organizational Committee is meeting to continue a discussion regarding the STAR Program Guidelines (SR 23-109). The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Continued discussion of STAR Program Guidelines (SR 23-109)

The committee met to continue discussions regarding the STAR Program Guidelines. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Continued discussion of STAR Program Guidelines (SR 23-109)

Legislative Hearings

The Saint Paul Legislative Hearings body will consider several appeals regarding special property tax assessments. The agenda also includes reviews of nuisance abatement orders and vacant building registration requirements. Additionally, the body will ratify assessment rolls for services such as graffiti removal and emergency boarding.

• Deletion of special tax assessments for properties on Dayton Avenue, Maryland Avenue East, and Payne Avenue
• Ratification of assessment rolls for graffiti removal, emergency boarding, and vacant building registration fees
• Appeals to summary and vehicle abatement orders at 711 Bedford Street, 1318 Bush Avenue, and 315 Charles Avenue
• Review of vacant building registration appeals for properties on Benhill Road, Como Avenue, and Minnehaha Avenue East

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appealed special tax assessments. Recommendations were made to delete assessments for properties on Dayton Avenue and Maryland Avenue due to documentation issues or snow removal timing. Other items were referred to the City Council or laid over for future hearings.

• Recommended deletion of $834 boarding assessment at 1783 Dayton Avenue
• Recommended deletion of snow removal assessment at 575 Maryland Avenue West
• Recommended deletion of snow removal assessment at 803 Maryland Avenue East
• Recommended deletion of snow removal assessment at 807 Maryland Avenue East
• Recommended deletion of snow removal assessment at 1367 Payne Avenue
• Recommended approval of $322 snow removal assessment at 945 Woodbridge Street
• Laid over assessment for 1093 Euclid Street to June 20, 2023
• Referred assessment for 600 Hatch Avenue to City Council

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will receive an update on the Residential Development Study from PED Director Nicolle Goodman and Baker Tilly. The committee will also review survey responses and an RFP update.

• Residential Development Study Update
• Review of survey responses
• RFP update

The committee met on June 5, 2023. The record indicates that documents regarding staff and resident survey responses and a request for proposal were received and filed. No votes or formal actions were taken.

• Received and filed staff survey responses
• Received and filed resident survey responses
• Received and filed Request for Proposal - Event 1275

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for DWD Group LLC, doing business as Gather Eatery & Bar. The review includes examining the floor plan, zoning map, and letters of support or objection.

• Class N license application for DWD Group LLC (d/b/a Gather Eatery & Bar)
• Review of property ownership, zoning maps, and floor plans
• Consideration of letters of support and objection

The board processed a license application for DWD Group LLC doing business as Gather Eatery & Bar. The application was received and filed.

• License application for DWD Group LLC (Gather Eatery & Bar) received and filed

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive a public safety update from the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding STAR Program guidelines.

• Ramsey County Attorney's Office Public Safety Update (SR 23-100)
• Discussion of STAR Program Guidelines (SR 23-103)

The committee received and filed a public safety update from the Ramsey County Attorney's Office and a discussion of STAR Program Guidelines. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received and filed Ramsey County Attorney's Office Public Safety Update (SR 23-100)
• Received and filed STAR Program Guidelines discussion (SR 23-103)

City Council

The council will review ordinance changes regarding weapons and commercial vehicle parking. The agenda also includes transferring Obama Elementary School to the school district and approving several police department grants.

• Amending city laws relating to weapons
• Rezoning 704 Larpenteur Ave E to townhouse residential
• Conveying Obama Elementary School to St. Paul Public School District
• MnDOT grant for Maxfield Safe Routes to School Project
• $25,000 amendment for Pathways to Policing grant

The City Council passed ordinances amending the legislative code regarding weapons and the parking of commercial and overweight vehicles. The council also approved several grant applications for police, fire, and human resources, and authorized the transfer of the Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School to the St. Paul Public School District.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 225 relating to weapons (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 157 regarding commercial and overweight vehicle parking (7-0)
• Approved conveyance of Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School to St. Paul Public School District
• Approved $15,000 in Living Cities grants for the Office of Human Resources (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 and $51,398 in police department grants (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recognizing May 21, 2023 as No Menthol Sunday (7-0)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Saint Paul Fire Supervisory Association (Local 3939)
• Laid over pay rate changes for Digital Evidence Technicians and Sprinkler Fitters to June 7, 2023

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The HRA Board will discuss a proposed $100,000 loan for The Minnesota Museum of American Art. The board will also review proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Procedural Manual and Qualified Allocation Plan.

• $100,000 loan from HRA Business Assistance Fund to The Minnesota Museum of American Art
• Proposed changes to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2024-2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Procedural Manual
• Proposed changes to the 2024-2025 Qualified Allocation Plan

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority adopted a resolution endorsing changes to the Minneapolis/Saint Paul Housing Finance Board’s 2024-2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Procedural Manual and Qualified Allocation Plan. A proposed loan for the Minnesota Museum of American Art was laid over for a future meeting.

• Adopted resolution endorsing changes to the 2024-2025 Low Income Housing Tax Credit Procedural Manual and Qualified Allocation Plan (7-0)
• Laid over RES 23-696 regarding a loan up to $100,000.00 to The Minnesota Museum of American Art until 6/14/2023 (7-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing body will consider several requests for building rehabilitation or removal. The agenda also includes findings on nuisance abatements and appeals regarding abatement orders and fence variances.

• Remove/repair order for 1082 Loeb Street
• Remove/repair order for 678 Snelling Avenue North (laid over)
• Remove/repair order for 326 Charles Avenue (re-noticed to July)
• Appeal of summary abatement order at 711 Bedford Street
• Appeal of fence variance denial at 530 Jenks Avenue

The hearing officer deferred decisions on four properties pending further documentation, permit updates, or the arrival of new purchasers. No final orders for demolition or rehabilitation were executed during this session.

• Tabled rehab/removal order for 1082 Loeb Street to June 13, 2023, pending discussion with new purchaser Intact Properties, LLC
• Laid over rehab/removal order for 678 Snelling Avenue North to June 13, 2023; owner must submit scope of work, bids, and financing by June 9
• Laid over rehab/removal order for 326 Charles Avenue to July 11, 2023
• Tabled finding on substantial nuisance abatement for 318 Edmund Avenue to June 13, 2023, for permit status update

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will preside over an appeal regarding a rent stabilization determination. The appeal was filed by Gaius Poehler for the property located at 476 Herschel Street, Apt. 10.

• Appeal of Gaius Poehler to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 476 HERSCHEL STREET, Apt. 10

The Legislative Hearing Officer denied a rent stabilization appeal for a property at 476 Herschel Street, Apt. 10. The matter was referred to the City Council with a due date of June 21, 2023.

• Denied appeal of Gaius Poehler regarding rent stabilization at 476 Herschel Street, Apt. 10
• Referred case to City Council (due 6/21/2023)

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Hi Hi LLC, owned by Toua Xiong. The agenda includes a review of supporting documents such as floor plans and zoning maps.

• Class N license application for Hi Hi LLC

The Licensing Hearing recorded the receipt of one license application. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received and filed license application SR 23-97 for Hi Hi LLC

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several administrative orders regarding water, police, and public works budgets. The agenda includes discussions on liquor license applications, employee pay rate changes, and various property tax assessments.

• Amending the 2nd 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services budget
• Pay rate changes for Animal Services Officer I-III series
• Liquor license application for The Foundry Pub at 1201 Jackson Street
• Proposed adverse action against White Squirrel, LLC at 974 7th Street West
• Amending the Hamline Avenue Trail project budget by $100,200

The City Council adopted several resolutions including a police commercial space agreement and liquor licenses. It approved an ordinance granting the Port Authority power to sell general obligation bonds and updated permit fees for gas, plumbing, and radon systems.

• Approved Port Authority to issue and sell general obligation bonds (7-0)
• Approved updated permit fees for Gas Burner, Plumbing, and Radon systems (7-0)
• Approved adverse action against liquor licenses for The White Squirrel Bar (7-0)
• Approved agreement for Police Department use of Saint Paul River Centre CVA commercial space
• Approved application for EV Spot Network Project federal grant funding
• Approved liquor and gambling licenses for The Foundry Pub at 1201 Jackson Street
• Approved $100,200 spending plan amendment for Hamline Avenue Trail project (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for ROK Eatery and POCIS at Phalen Park Pavilion (7-0)

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will receive an update from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health concerning SR 23-93. The meeting also includes standard procedures such as roll call and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on SR 23-93 from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health

The committee received and filed an update from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed SR 23-93 Update from Saint Paul-Ramsey County Public Health

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings body will consider ratifying several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also includes reviews of summary abatement orders, vacant building registrations, and fire certificate of occupancy appeals.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for multiple properties including Bush Avenue and Maryland Avenue East
• Property clean-up service assessments for January and March 2023
• Appeal regarding a summary abatement order at 711 Bedford Street
• Vacant building registration appeals for 1501 Clarence Street and 825 University Avenue West
• Fire certificate of occupancy appeal at 134 Montrose Place

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed appeals for special tax assessments related to snow and ice removal. Most recommendations were to delete assessments due to delayed city cleanup or intervening snowfall, with one recommendation to reduce a fee by half and one to approve the full assessment. All items were referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended deletion of assessment for 1010 Bush Avenue
• Recommended reducing assessment from $322 to $161 for 1110 Bush Avenue
• Recommended approval of assessment for 1012 Bush Avenue
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 602 Lawson Avenue West
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 16 Maryland Avenue East
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 379 Maryland Ave East
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 705 Maryland Avenue East
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 783 and 795 Maryland Avenue East

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing includes a discussion regarding a Class N license application for David Heu, doing business as Fun Auto. The application involves an add auto body request under CUP #23-012807.

• Class N License Application for David Heu (d/b/a Fun Auto)
• CUP #23-012807 Add Auto Body

The board reviewed a license application for David Heu doing business as Fun Auto. The application was received and filed.

• License Application SR 23-94 for David Heu (Fun Auto) received and filed

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority is reviewing several development projects and financial authorizations. This includes approving additional expenditures for 800 Robert Street South and a $100,000 loan for the Minnesota Museum of American Art. A public hearing will also be held regarding bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments.

• Additional redevelopment expenditures for 800 Robert Street South
• $100,000.00 loan to The Minnesota Museum of American Art
• Developer designation for 1570 White Bear Avenue
• Revenue bonds for The Balsam on Broadway
• Public hearing for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved several resolutions for housing projects, including bond issuance for The Balsam on Broadway and preliminary approval for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments. The board also designated a tentative developer for 1570 White Bear Avenue and authorized expenditures for 800 Robert Street South.

• Approved additional expenditures for redevelopment of 800 Robert Street South (6-0)
• Referred $100,000 loan for Minnesota Museum of American Art back to HRA for 5/24/2023 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 HRA Parking Enterprise Fund budget amendment for Lawson Retail (6-0)
• Designated GloryVille LLC as tentative developer of 1570 White Bear Avenue (6-0)
• Approved partial waiver of Sustainable Building Ordinance for nine properties across Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6 (6-0)
• Approved conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds and developer fee waiver for The Balsam on Broadway (6-0)
• Gave preliminary approval for conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Sibley Court and Sibley Park Apartments (6-0)
• Approved April 2023 HRA meeting minutes (6-0)

City Operations

The City Operations committee will receive an economic development update regarding SR 23-86. The presentation covers strategies for promoting job growth, commercial corridors, and cultural destination areas.

• Economic Development Update (SR 23-86)

The committee received and filed a presentation regarding the Economic Development Update. This update included strategies for job growth, commercial corridors, and cultural destination areas.

• Received and filed SR 23-86 Economic Development Update

City Council

The City Council is considering several items including a rezoning for Grand Avenue, municipal bond issuances, and multiple grant applications for Parks and Recreation. The agenda also includes public hearings for sound level variances and various assessment levies.

• Rezoning of 1416-1418 Grand Avenue from OS office-service to T2 traditional neighborhood
• Application for up to $20,000 grant for Building Inclusive Athletics project
• Application for up to $24,000 Twin Cities Public Television SciGirls East Side STEM Grant
• Application for up to $19,050 Ramsey County Environmental Response Fund for Fish Hatchery Trail
• Public hearing for multifamily housing revenue bonds at 540 Broadway Street

The City Council approved a rezoning request for property at 1416-1418 Grand Avenue and a contract with Neighborhood Recycling Corp. for residential and municipal recycling. The council also authorized several grants for parks and police services and approved multiple sound level variances for city parks.

• Approved rezoning of 1416-1418 Grand Avenue from OS to T2 (6-0)
• Approved residential and municipal recycling contract with Neighborhood Recycling Corp. (6-0)
• Approved $20,000 Ramsey County grant for Building Inclusive Athletics project
• Approved $24,000 SciGirls East Side STEM Grant for parks programming
• Approved sound level variances for Mears Park, Overlook Park, and Harriet Island Regional Park
• Approved Professional Services Agreement between Police Department and Ramsey County Public Health
• Approved $30,000 MSAB grant for Dayton’s Bluff Project: Celebrating Community Through Art
• Tabled 2023 Wage and Fringe Adjustment for International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 to May 17, 2023

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board will consider a fund transfer to increase funding for Building Repair Services. The meeting also includes a memorandum of understanding for an East Vadnais Lake subwatershed resiliency study and a presentation on PFAS.

• Fund transfer for Building Repair Services (RES 23-710)
• MOU with VLAWMO for East Vadnais Lake resiliency study (RES 23-711)
• Rice Street Garden update (CO 23-24)
• Presentation on PFAS/forever chemicals (CO 23-25)

The Board of Water Commissioners adopted a consent agenda including financial statements and a fund transfer for building repair services. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with VLAWMO for a resiliency study in the East Vadnais Lake subwatershed.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 2023 Financial Statements (5-0)
• Approved RES 23-710 to transfer funds to Administration - Building Repair Services account (5-0)
• Approved RES 23-711 Memorandum of Understanding with VLAWMO for East Vadnais Lake subwatershed resiliency study (5-0)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will preside over several hearings regarding property rehabilitation, nuisance abatements, and vehicle abatement appeals. The agenda includes discussions on orders to vacate properties due to unfitness for habitation or fire certificate revocations.

• Remove/repair orders for 901 Fuller Avenue
• Remove/repair orders for 829 Third Street East
• Remove/repair orders for 871 Stickney Street
• Nuisance abatement finding for 698 Desoto Street
• Appeal of a vehicle abatement order at 1784 Carroll Avenue

The hearing officer referred three separate orders for structure rehabilitation or removal to the City Council. One nuisance abatement matter was resolved, while another was continued to allow the owner to provide updated financial and plumbing documentation.

• Referred order to rehabilitate or remove 901 Fuller Avenue to City Council (due 6/14/2023)
• Referred order to rehabilitate or remove 829 Third Street East to City Council (due 5/17/2023)
• Referred order to remove 871 Stickney Street within 15 days with no option to repair to City Council (due 6/14/2023)
• Referred finding that nuisance at 698 Desoto Street is abated and matter resolved to City Council (due 5/24/2023)
• Continued public hearing for 1457 Third Street East to May 17, 2023

Licensing Hearing

The St. Paul Licensing Hearing will discuss a Class N license application for Lavs Tac Ent LLC, doing business as The Foundry Pub. The hearing includes review of floor plans, objections, and district council correspondence related to the application.

• Class N License Application for Lavs Tac Ent LLC (d/b/a The Foundry Pub)

The Licensing Hearing received and filed a single license application from Lavs Tac Ent LLC for The Foundry Pub. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received and filed license application for The Foundry Pub (Lavs Tac Ent LLC)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will consider the ratification of two appealed special tax assessments. These items pertain to the property located at 399 Blair Avenue.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment (File No. J2307E, Assessment No. 238306) for 399 Blair Ave.
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment (File No. J2308E, Assessment No. 238307) for 399 Blair Ave.

The Legislative Hearing Officer rescheduled two appealed special tax assessments for 399 Blair Avenue to August 1, 2023, after the property owner failed to appear and could not be reached by phone. The matters were referred to the City Council with due-back dates of May 17 and June 14, 2023.

• RLH TA 23-1811: Referred back to Legislative Hearing on August 1, 2023, at 10 am (property owner no-show)
• RLH TA 23-1822: Referred back to Legislative Hearing on August 1, 2023, at 10 am (property owner no-show)

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Police Department's draft policy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones). Other business includes budget amendments, property nuisance declarations, and several sound level variance applications.

• Public Hearing: Police Department draft policy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones)
• Zoning: Rezoning of 1416-1418 Grand Avenue from office-service to traditional neighborhood
• Budget: Amending the 2023 Saint Paul Regional Water Services spending budget
• Budget: Amending the Neighborhood STAR Year-Round Program budget for Hamline Ave Sidewalk
• Sound Variances: Applications for Chick-fil-A 5K/10K, Hot Summer Jazz Festival, and Ordway Center

The City Council held a public hearing on the Police Department's draft policy for using unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and received it without changes. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including wage agreements with multiple unions, license actions against two businesses, and a rezoning application for 1416-1418 Grand Avenue. Additionally, the council extended the spring flood emergency declaration for 30 days and accepted a grant for the ForwardEdge ASIC project.

• Received and filed police drone policy after public hearing (7-0)
• Approved wage agreements with Carpenters, Plumbers, Plasterers, and Sheet Metal workers (consent agenda, 7-0)
• Approved adverse action against Mini Pac tobacco license at 1184 Maryland Ave E (7-0)
• Approved adverse action against Annapolis Super USA tobacco shop at 1333 Thomas Ave (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1416-1418 Grand Ave from OS to T2 neighborhood (7-0, laid over for final adoption)
• Extended spring flood emergency declaration for up to 30 days (7-0)
• Accepted Minnesota Investment Fund grant for ForwardEdge ASIC project at 2340/2344 Energy Park Dr (7-0)
• Approved sound level variances for Chick-fil-A 5K/10K, Hot Summer Jazz Festival, and Ordway Center events (7-0 each)

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearings will consider the ratification of several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The body will also hear appeals related to vacant building registrations, fence variances, and fire certificate of occupancy revocations.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for multiple properties
• Ratification of assessment rolls for vacant building registration and emergency boarding fees
• Appeal of a vacant building registration requirement at 1093 Western Avenue North
• Appeal regarding a denied fence variance at 530 Jenks Avenue
• Appeals concerning fire certificate of occupancy revocations and correction orders

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of a $322 special tax assessment for snow removal at 1062 Chatsworth Street North, rejecting the owner's appeal that a neighbor's complaints were racially motivated. Three other assessments were recommended for deletion due to procedural issues, and one was continued to October 2023 pending no further code violations. All recommendations are referred to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of $322 snow removal assessment at 1062 Chatsworth St N (owner appealed citing neighbor bias)
• Recommended deletion of snow assessment at 839 Sherburne Ave (impossible to determine original snow conditions)
• Recommended deletion of snow assessment at 767 University Ave W (city plow created snow bank, slow response)
• Recommended approval of assessment at 586 Burgess St (owner did not respond to multiple phone calls)
• Continued assessment at 1019 Beech St to October 11, 2023; if no violations, delete; if violations, reduce from $159 to $124
• Recommended deletion of vehicle abatement assessment at 809 Charles Ave (orders sent to wrong address)
• Laid over assessment at 602 Lawson Ave W to May 16, 2023 for further discussion (disputed dumping from neighboring property)

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearing Officer will review several appealed special tax assessments. These hearings involve ratifying assessment appeals for specific properties in the city.

• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 114 Snelling Avenue North
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 2234 Margaret Street
• Ratifying appealed special tax assessment for 1391 Pleasant Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer recommended approval of a special tax assessment for 114 Snelling Avenue North after the owner disputed charges for a vacant unit. A $10.47 late fee was recommended for removal from an assessment at 1391 Pleasant Avenue due to a payment application error. An assessment at 2234 Margaret Street was recommended for deletion after the hauler acknowledged a possible mistake and requested removal.

• Approved special tax assessment for 114 Snelling Avenue North (owner responsible for garbage charges)
• Reduced assessment at 1391 Pleasant Avenue from $80.31 to $69.84 (removed $10.47 late fee)
• Recommended deletion of assessment at 2234 Margaret Street (hauler requested removal as courtesy)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the upcoming topic selection schedule. Discussion items include an update on the Baker Tilly Residential Development Study and a community engagement plan.

• Baker Tilly Residential Development Study Update
• Fire Department Invitation - Fire Chief Barton Inks
• Community Engagement Plan
• Timeline for posting RFP to obtain professional consultant services

The Audit Committee met on May 1, 2023. The committee received and filed documents regarding the topic selection schedule and resident suggestions. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Rent Stabilization Appeal Hearings

Legislative Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond will preside over an appeal filed by Heather Corland regarding a rent stabilization determination. The hearing concerns the property located at 475 Griggs Street South, Unit 2.

• Appeal of Heather Corland to a Rent Stabilization Determination at 475 GRIGGS STREET SOUTH, Apt. 2

Hearing Officer Marcia Moermond conducted an informal appeal hearing regarding an 8% rent increase for a 7-unit building. The hearing focused on the validity of the landlord's self-certification and the timeliness of the tenant's appeal under the applicable ordinance.

• Reviewed 8% rent increase exception request for 475 Griggs Street South (Unit 2)
• Determined the 2022 version of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance applies to the application

Housing & Redevelopment Authority

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority is considering several development projects including the Farwell Yards and Balsam on Broadway apartments. The board will also discuss designating a community land trust for parcels on Marshall Avenue and approving a loan for a restaurant rehabilitation.

• Designating Rondo Community Land Trust as tentative developer for 0 and 1036 Marshall Avenue
• Authorizing revenue bonds for Plato Apartments at Farwell Yards (115 Plato Boulevard West)
• Approving a tax increment financing development agreement for 115 Plato Boulevard West
• $49,000 CDBG Loan to Crasqui Restaurant, LLC for 84 Wabasha Street S.
• Preliminary approval of revenue bonds for Balsam on Broadway Apartments at 540 Broadway Street

The Housing & Redevelopment Authority approved several housing and development projects, including revenue bonds for the Plato Apartments and a loan for restaurant rehabilitation. The board also designated the Rondo Community Land Trust as a tentative developer for two parcels on Marshall Avenue.

• Designated Rondo Community Land Trust as tentative developer for 0 and 1036 Marshall Avenue (6-0)
• Authorized conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Plato Apartments at 115 Plato Boulevard West (7-0)
• Approved tax increment financing development agreement for 115 Plato Boulevard West (7-0)
• Approved $49,000 CDBG Loan to Crasqui Restaurant, LLC for 84 Wabasha Street S. (7-0)
• Corrected legal description for lot acquisition at 410 Griggs for Concordia University (7-0)
• Gave preliminary approval for conduit multifamily housing revenue bonds for Balsam on Broadway Apartments at 540 Broadway Street (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed door meeting pursuant to Minnesota Statute section 13D.05, subdivision 3(b). The session is intended to discuss threatened litigation against the City involving Sara Romdenne.

• Closed door discussion regarding In re Sara Romdenne

Organizational Committee

The committee will receive updates and discussion regarding the Climate Justice Advisory Board and the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The meeting includes a presentation on the 2023 Climate Action Council and a year in review for the CJAB.

• SR 23-77 Climate Justice Advisory Board and Climate Action and Resilience Plan updates
• 2023 Climate Action Council Presentation

The committee received a 2023 Climate Action Council presentation and a Climate Justice Advisory Board year-in-review report. These documents were received and filed.

• Received and filed 2023 Climate Action Council Presentation
• Received and filed CJAB Year in Review 2023

City Council

The St. Paul City Council is reviewing a proposal to transfer $2,222,897 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Farwell Yards project. The agenda also includes first readings for zoning changes on Grand Avenue and amendments to weapons laws. Additionally, several business license applications and labor agreements are up for consideration.

• Transfer of $2,222,897 in ARPA funds to the Farwell Yards project
• First reading of an ordinance to rezone 1416-1418 Grand Avenue
• Potential award of up to $7,500,000 for the Flipside After School Program
• Proposed adverse actions against licenses for Angkor Trader and Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant
• First reading of an ordinance amending city laws relating to weapons

The City Council approved the transfer of $2,222,897 in American Rescue Plan funds for the Farwell Yards project and authorized a housing finance program for the same development. Several liquor and business licenses were granted, while adverse actions were taken against three other license applications. The Council also approved grant funds for the Police and Fire departments.

• Approved $2,222,897 ARP fund transfer for Farwell Yards project
• Approved housing finance program and revenue obligations for Farwell Yards (115 Plato Blvd W)
• Approved $7.5M co-applicant status for Flipside After School Program (RES 23-599)
• Approved adverse action against Angkor Phone Trader, Fasika Ethiopian Restaurant, and Pronto Auto Repair licenses
• Approved $34,865 Pathways to Policing grant for Police Department (7-0)
• Approved $115,850.04 MNTF1 reimbursement for Fire Department (7-0)
• Approved Entertainment (A) license for Gambit Brewing Co. (RES 23-617)
• Tabled recycling contract with Neighborhood Recycling Corp. to May 10, 2023

Legislative Hearings

The Legislative Hearings will consider orders for the rehabilitation or removal of structures at 901 Fuller Avenue and 1082 Loeb Street. The session also includes reviews of nuisance abatement appeals and appeals regarding Fire Certificate of Occupancy revocations.

• Orders for building rehabilitation or removal at 901 Fuller Avenue and 1082 Loeb Street
• Appeals of Fire Certificate of Occupancy revocations at 1436 Snelling Avenue North, 842 Vandalia Street, and 1146 Edgerton Street
• Findings on appealed nuisance abatements for 318 Edmund Avenue and 733 Fairview Avenue North
• Amendment to grant an additional 180 days for abatement at 1457 Third Street East

The Hearing Officer expressed an inclination to recommend the removal of the property at 1082 Loeb Street. Other cases regarding property rehabilitation at 901 Fuller Avenue and 318 Edmund Avenue were either laid over or remained unresolved due to lack of progress.

• Laid over 901 Fuller Avenue rehabilitation/removal order to May 9, 2023
• Continued 1082 Loeb Street rehabilitation/removal order to May 23, 2023
• Hearing Officer stated inclination to recommend removal of 1082 Loeb Street

Organizational Committee

The Organizational Committee will hold a policy session regarding program updates and the city's response to domestic violence. The meeting also includes roll call and scheduling for future meetings.

• Policy Session SR 23-73: Program updates and discussion about Saint Paul's response to domestic violence

The committee conducted a policy session (SR 23-73) regarding program updates and Saint Paul's response to domestic violence. The session materials were received and filed. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Received and filed SR 23-73 Policy Session regarding domestic violence response

City Council

The City Council will review a first reading of an ordinance regarding weapons laws. The agenda also includes various grant applications for parks and community projects, as well as labor agreement adjustments. Additionally, the council will consider nuisance property declarations and liquor license changes.

• First reading of Ordinance 23-22 amending weapons laws
• Expansion of outdoor patio and liquor service at Groveland Tap
• $75,000 reduction to the 2023 Cultural STAR Admin budget
• $15,476 grant from St. Paul Conservancy for park signage
• $70,000 project fund from MN China Friendship Garden Society

The City Council adopted several resolutions including funding for contamination cleanup and park improvements. The council also approved multiple sound level variances for upcoming events and ratified a special tax assessment for a vacant property.

• Approved contamination cleanup funding application for 755 Prior Avenue
• Approved $3,510 AARP grant for Outdoor Fitness Park at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
• Approved $15,000 Abbey’s Hope Charitable Foundation grant for swimming scholarships
• Approved sound level variances for Rainbow Health, Allianz Field, and Friends of St. Paul College
• Approved $70,000 for St. Paul - Changsha China Friendship Garden project
• Ratified appealed special tax assessment for 686 Edmund Avenue (7-0)
• Denied appeal of emergency condemnation and order to vacate at 1319-1321 Dayton Avenue
• Tabled liquor license expansion for Groveland Tap to April 26, 2023

Legislative Hearings

The legislative hearing includes the ratification of several appealed special tax assessments for various properties. The agenda also covers ratifying assessments for property clean-up services and garbage collection. One appeal regarding a fire certificate of occupancy was noted as withdrawn.

• Ratification of appealed special tax assessments for properties including 1240 St Paul Avenue and 1840 Iowa Avenue East
• Ratification of assessments for property clean-up services from late 2022 and early 2023
• Ratification of garbage-related special tax assessments for 884 Mound Street and 505 Beaumont Street
• Withdrawal of an appeal regarding a fire certificate of occupancy at 2236 Glenridge Avenue

The Legislative Hearing Officer reviewed multiple appeals regarding special tax assessments for property maintenance and garbage services. Most items were referred to the City Council with recommendations to delete, reduce, or approve the assessments.

• Recommended deletion of assessment for 1240 Saint Paul Avenue
• Recommended approval of assessment for 1840 Iowa Avenue East (payable over 10 years)
• Laid over assessment appeal for 586 Burgess Street to May 2, 2023
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 324 Clarence Street
• Recommended reducing assessment from $322 to $100 for 874 Concordia Avenue
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 1826 Sherwood Avenue
• Recommended deletion of assessment for 1401 University Avenue West
• Recommended reducing assessment from $604 to $322 for 1910 and 1908 University Avenue West

Licensing Hearing

The Licensing Hearing will discuss a license application for the University of St Thomas. The agenda includes a review of a proposed liquor service area expansion and the Schoenecker Center site plan. Six objections to the application have been recorded.

• License application SR 23-69 for University of St Thomas
• Proposed liquor service area expansion
• Schoenecker Center site plan review
• Six recorded objections to the license application

The board received and filed a license application summary for the University of St Thomas. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.

• Received and filed license application summary for University of St Thomas (SR 23-69)